Inns of Court event addresses cybersecurity and AI

Source Domain: brooklyneagle.com

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — The Nathan R. Sobel Inns of Court presented a compelling and informative program on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence on March 26 at the Brooklyn Bar Association’s historic headquarters, 123 Remsen St.

“Cybersecurity and AI: Are we hallucinating?” focused on cybersecurity challenges such as data breaches, ransomware attacks and compliance, featuring a presentation from attorney Paul Marber. Joseph Monaco, Esq., discussed a number of AI-related cases.

A skit from the Inns of Court event being performed by Joseph Monaco, Esq., Hon. Ellen Spodek and Henderson Brathwaite II, Esq. Photo: Wayne Daren Schneiderman/Brooklyn Eagle

The program also featured a skit, “Valentino Rossi v. Never Pay, LLC and Best Yamaha Dealership,” a sidewalk trip and fall action, which centered around an attorney who incorporated a “hallucinated case” — one that does not actually exist but is mistakenly presented as real by AI tools like ChatGPT — which was ultimately recognized by the judge.

Hon. Jacqueline Williams, left, alongside Hon. Kerry Ward. Photo: Wayne Daren Schneiderman/Brooklyn Eagle

Hon. Jacqueline Williams, one of the lead presenters at the event alongside Hon. Kerry Ward, told the Brooklyn Eagle that AI’s role in court processes and court procedures is of concern.

Ward added, “We rely on the accuracy of the information that lawyers provide to the court in their briefs and motions, and the court, in turn, wants to rely on the accuracy of information as decisions are issued.”

Ward pointed out that one should be mindful of using AI tools until the reliability of the platform or database is ensured.

Cybersecurity challenges

Marber’s presentation, “Cybersecurity for Lawyers 101,” spoke to the many cybersecurity challenges lawyers face.

“There’s a lot of danger out there,” Marber said. “We need to keep abreast of the benefits and risks of technology. Robust cybersecurity measures are essential for…

Source