A recent U.S. federal court ruling in Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH v. Ross Intelligence Inc. determined that training artificial intelligence models on copyrighted materials does not fall under fair use protections—at least in the context of non-generative AI. U.S. Circuit Judge Stephanos Bibas, presiding in the
Forensic science plays a crucial role in modern courtrooms. However, its complexity often presents challenges for jurors who must interpret expert testimony filled with technical terms and scientific explanations. A recent study published in the Journal of Science Communication explores a novel approach to improving juror comprehension: the use of
The legal clash between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and The New York Times hinges in part on contested HTML metadata in a Times article—and underscores a reality of digital evidence authentication: verifying metadata’s authenticity often requires far more than analyzing a single file or instance.
In 2024, a study published in JAMA Network revealed that reducing children’s leisure screen time to just three hours per week can significantly improve their mental health and behavior. This finding underscores a pressing concern: our children are spending more time on screens than ever before, and it'
Scammers are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence, or AI, to create fabricated news videos as a means of blackmailing individuals. These deepfake videos, designed to appear as legitimate news broadcasts, falsely accuse victims of various crimes and demand payment to prevent the dissemination of these defamatory clips. This tactic represents a
In a recent ruling that underscores the growing debate over artificial intelligence in criminal investigations, an Ohio judge has excluded facial recognition evidence in a murder case, effectively preventing prosecutors from securing a conviction. The decision raises broader concerns about the reliability and transparency of facial recognition technology in law
In a twist that perfectly encapsulates the risks of artificial intelligence in the courtroom, on Jan. 10th, a Stanford professor hired as an expert witness in a lawsuit about AI-generated deepfakes had his testimony thrown out after it was revealed that AI itself had hallucinated citations in his court filing.
A new study published in Societies examines how the growing reliance on artificial intelligence, or AI, tools may undermine critical thinking skills, particularly through the phenomenon of cognitive offloading. This research raises significant implications for professionals who depend on AI in high-stakes fields, such as law and forensic science, where
Even those tasked with enforcing smartphone distracted driving laws can succumb to the temptation of distracted driving. A Lake County deputy in Florida resigned after an internal investigation revealed he crashed his patrol car while watching pornography on his phone. Initially, he claimed his brakes locked up, causing the crash.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity, accusing them of unlawfully collecting and selling sensitive data from more than 45 million Americans without their consent. The lawsuit alleges that Arity paid mobile app developers millions of dollars to embed tracking software within
Character.AI, a Google-backed AI chatbot platform, is facing scrutiny after reports revealed last month that some users created chatbots emulating real-life school shooters and their victims. These chatbots, accessible to users of all ages, allowed for graphic role-playing scenarios, sparking outrage and raising concerns about the ethical responsibilities of
In a watershed moment for the American legal system, Broward County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Siegel became the first to use virtual reality technology in a criminal proceeding. Judge Siegel donned an Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality, or VR, headset during a stand-your-ground hearing on Dec. 14, 2024, experiencing a