ATLANTA – Georgia Chief Justice Michael Boggs Tuesday announced the formation of an ad hoc committee that will assess the risks and benefits of using artificial intelligence in the state’s court system.
The committee, to be chaired by Justice Andrew Pinson, will look for ways to maintain public trust and confidence in Georgia’s judiciary as the use of AI increases during the coming years.
“We recognize that, while there is much discussion around this subject, many of the opportunities and threats associated with AI are unknown at this point,” Pinson said. “We hope the work of this committee will educate and guide the judiciary as we explore this new technology.”
The committee will include representatives of the various classes of state courts as well as partner agencies that work within the judicial system.
The Judicial Council of Georgia, which serves as the policymaking body for the judicial branch of state government, will support the committee’s work.
The potential impacts of AI technology are being examined throughout state government. The State Bar of Georgia has created its own committee to explore the subject.
The Georgia House and Senate also have separate study committees addressing the topic.