A new task force created by the Appellate Division, Second Department is dedicated to studying the interaction between artificial intelligence (AI) and the law. It will be chaired by Appellate Division Justices Hon. Angela Iannacci and Hon. Deborah Dowling.
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Presiding Justice Hector LaSalle, along with the Justices of the Appellate Division, Second Department, announced on Thursday their intention to form a new task force dedicated to studying the interaction between artificial intelligence (AI) and the courts of the Appellate Division, Second Department.
This pioneering initiative aims to understand how AI technologies can be effectively utilized within the judicial system while mitigating potential risks.
The Task Force, co-chaired by Associate Justices Hon. Angela Iannacci and Hon. Deborah Dowling, includes a diverse group of esteemed legal professionals. Among them are Hon. Tamiko Amaker, Administrative Judge of the Criminal Court of New York City; President-elect of the NYSBA Domenick Napoletano; Family Court Judge Hon. Ben Darvil, Jr.; Corporation Counsel Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix; District Attorney Eric Gonzalez; Hon. Jeffery Sunshine, Statewide Coordinating Judge for Matrimonial Matters; Hon. Carolyn Walker-Diallo, Administrative Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, and others.
“The legal profession is not immune to the rapid evolution that is taking place in the field of artificial intelligence,” said Presiding Justice LaSalle. “As artificial intelligence technology rapidly advances, it is imperative for the courts to be prepared.
“I am delighted that these well-respected and esteemed professionals have agreed to take part in this important Task Force,” Hon. LaSalle continued. “I am certain that their analysis and report will be instrumental in assisting the courts of the Second Department to prepare for the changes and challenges that artificial intelligence will bring to the legal…
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