March 28, 2024, A Question of Ethics Conversation Episode

Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management

Join Kevin Bowling as we discuss the ethical issues surrounding the burgeoning topic of courts’ use of artificial intelligence (AI).  Kevin discusses a definition of AI and specifically generative AI, existing practical uses in the courts, some misuses of IA, the need for policy and data governance, ethics issues, and the need for transparency to promote public trust and confidence.

Join Kevin Bowling as we discuss the ethical issues surrounding the burgeoning topic of courts’ use of artificial intelligence (AI).  Kevin discusses a definition of AI and specifically generative AI, existing practical uses in the courts, some misuses of IA, the need for policy and data governance, ethics issues, and the need for transparency to promote public trust and confidence.

Kevin also publicly acknowledges the work of Roger Rand and Casey Kennedy, the entire Joint Technology Committee, as well as gives a sneak peek at the, soon-to-be-released, NACM AI Guide.

Listen to the March 28, 2024, Episode of A Question of Ethics Conversation on your way to or from work. In your car or on the bus. 42 Minutes 38 Seconds

Watch the March 28, 2024, Episode of A Question of Ethics Conversation on YouTube 47 Minutes 31 Seconds

Join the Conversation

Join us live when we hold the Question of Ethics Conversation.  Episodes are recorded immediately following the monthly NACM Ethics Subcommittee meeting on the fourth Thursday of the month.  Check the NACM Committee webpage for the schedule and Zoom link.

You can also email us at ethics@nacmnet.org

Moderator

Kevin Bowling, Retired Circuit Court Administrator, Ottowa County, Michigan

Joining in the Conversation   

Courtney Whiteside Director, Municipal Court, St. Louis, Missouri

Creadell Webb: Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer; First Judicial District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Erika Schmid, Supervisor, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Portland, Oregon

Stacy Worby: State Jury Coordinator, Alaska Court System, Anchorage

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Published by Peter C. Kiefer

Peter C. Kiefer is a career court veteran with over 40 years experience working with trial courts in Oregon, Arizona, and California. He has been an administrator in general jurisdiction and limited jurisdiction trial courts; he has also worked for state court administrative offices in both Oregon and California. He has consulted with the judicial systems in Liberia, Moldova, and Beirut, Lebanon, as well as being a member of a NACM delegation that visited the People’s Republic of China. Peter graduated from Santa Clara University with his bachelor’s degree in Political Science, and received his Masters of Public Administration with a specialty in Court Administration from the University of Southern California. In 2016 he became a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management. In 2015 Peter was given the NACM Award of Merit.

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