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With an eye toward appealing to children with an interest in the law, Kids’ Voice of Indiana held its third free summer law camp this week.
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Lawyers submitted bogus caselaw created by ChatGPT. A judge fined them $5,000
A federal judge on Thursday imposed $5,000 fines on two lawyers and a law firm in an unprecedented instance in which ChatGPT was blamed for their submission of fictitious legal research in an aviation injury claim.
Akard: Impact of CHIPS legislation on Indiana
Semiconductors function as the brains of almost every modern technology we use. They play an indispensable role for our national security, and competitiveness and can be found in everything from cars and phones to the electric grid and rocket ships.
Lawyers blame ChatGPT for tricking them into citing bogus caselaw
Two apologetic lawyers responding to an angry judge in Manhattan federal court blamed ChatGPT on Thursday for tricking them into including fictitious legal research in a court filing.
Beyrer and Crawford: Should new attorneys be concerned about ChatGPT?
Artificial intelligence has rapidly gained prominence in various industries and the legal profession is no exception. As a new attorney, it’s only natural for us to wonder how AI — particularly AI language models like ChatGPT — may impact the legal profession.
Online ADA compliance? Attorneys look forward to regulations as caseload rises
Maybe the most intimidating part of website accessibility is the uncertainty. That’s because there aren’t blanket regulations when it comes to what websites are supposed to do to be considered compliant under the ADA.
Supreme Court sides with Google, Twitter, but avoids ruling on their broad protections from lawsuits
The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Google, Twitter and Facebook in lawsuits seeking to hold them liable for terrorist attacks. But the justices sidestepped the big issue hovering over the cases.
Wilson: Customize your Word toolbar with your most-used buttons
Have you ever clicked through tabs in Microsoft Word trying to find that one feature you need? Why not group those tools in one tab?
Congress eyes new rules for tech: What’s under consideration
Most Democrats and Republicans agree that the federal government should better regulate the biggest technology companies, particularly social media platforms. But there is very little consensus on how it should be done.
Why arbitrators aren’t using ChatGPT — not yet, anyway
Linda Beyea is the vice president of innovation at the American Arbitration Association and is on a mission to get arbitrators to pay attention to ChatGPT and other similar artificial intelligence programs.
Judge uses a slavery law to rule frozen embryos are property
Frozen human embryos can legally be considered property, or “chattel,” a Virginia judge has ruled, basing his decision in part on a 19th century law governing the treatment of slaves.
Wilson: Use Screen Time to find apps to adjust or delete
If you, like me, want to cut down on the noise in life so you can focus on achieving your most important goals, here are some ideas on how to audit your app usage and determine which you should adjust or delete.
Marquez: Expanding your perimeter for your firm’s cybersecurity
The lines are being blurred where the perimeter of the law firm’s technology responsibilities end.
Wilson: Does the new year require new tech?
Here is a list of tools I’ve used and found that “stuck” with me this year to help me manage the various areas of my life.
IN justices: Trial courts must show ‘good cause’ for remote hearings, but error in commitment case was harmless
If a party objects to holding a remote hearing, a trial court can’t deny the motion by simply citing COVID-19 without further elaboration.
Indiana Supreme Court asks for funding swap to support technology initiatives
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush outlined the judicial branch’s biennial budget request for a 7% increase in funding, highlighting the work of the court technology office and its need for a steady stream of funding.
ILS launches risk detection service: Tool aims to help more endangered seniors get help
If the pilot run was any indication, a new tool used by Indiana Legal Service’s Legal Assistance for Victimized Adults, or LAVA, Project could help more endangered and victimized Hoosier adults obtain legal assistance.
Wilson: Continuity Camera makes your iPhone camera a webcam
Last month, Apple released its newest version of macOS, bringing the Continuity Camera feature into production.
Appeals on Wheels operates on effective strategy, planning
Driving down Interstate 65 on a cold Monday evening, computer equipment and boxes of books in tow, Court of Appeals of Indiana communications director Anne Fuchs was preparing for a busy day.
IndyBar: Protecting Yourself and the Client in a Technology Driven Post-COVID World
Whether it’s showing up to a Zoom hearing with the cat filter on or emailing opposing counsel instead of client while working on a matter, there are times we need to slow down, take a second and think before a worst-case scenario comes to fruition.