NZ courts give GenAI thumbs up, with a warning

NZ courts give GenAI thumbs up, with a warning
The release of the guidelines recognises the potential benefits of the tech. (Image: Getty)
Ben Moore
The judiciary has said the use of generative artificial intelligence in courts and tribunals can be acceptable for certain tasks but warns judges to keep an eye out for misuse of the trending tech.In a series of guidelines for using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), the judiciary warns that while it can be useful for summarisation, planning a speech or simple administration, care should be taken with legal research or analysis.The guidelines state: “Even with the best prompts, the output may be inaccurate, incomplete, misleading...

More Law & Regulation

Auckland Council spends $195k defending Downtown Car Park challenge
Law & Regulation

Auckland Council spends $195k defending Downtown Car Park challenge

Vacated legal challenge resulted in no concessions, council says.

Tom Raynel 26 Jul 2024
Vector agrees to sell LPG assets for $150m
Markets

Vector agrees to sell LPG assets for $150m

The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and commercial conditions.

Rebecca Howard 26 Jul 2024
Officials move on Richard Yan’s castle
Property

Officials move on Richard Yan’s castle

Richard Yan's extensive heritage property is being sold following his bankruptcy.

Tom Raynel 26 Jul 2024
Minister's $200m tobacco tax cut bypasses Cabinet requirements
Policy

Minister's $200m tobacco tax cut bypasses Cabinet requirements

Researchers say there's more evidence to support the repealed Smokefree policies.

Jem Traylen 26 Jul 2024