AI, Evidence, and the Integrity of Judicial Proceedings

Artificial intelligence is creating new evidentiary and procedural challenges for courts, particularly as judges confront fake evidence, AI-generated or AI-affected evidence, fabricated citations, hallucinated filings, and other submissions shaped by tools that can alter content in ways that are not always obvious on their face. These developments raise pressing questions about authenticity, reliability, disclosure, attorney responsibility, and the role courts should play in policing the use of AI in litigation.
This program examines the evidentiary and case-management issues courts are increasingly likely to face as AI becomes more embedded in litigation practice. The discussion addresses fake and synthetic evidence, AI-generated or AI-enhanced exhibits, hallucinated legal filings, disclosure expectations, sanctions issues, and practical approaches judges may consider when trying to preserve the integrity of proceedings without overcorrecting or adopting unworkable rules. This program provides a practical, judiciary-focused discussion of how courts can respond to AI-related risks that directly affect adjudication.