Bill > A01338

This bill establishes comprehensive rules for the admissibility of evidence created or processed by artificial intelligence (AI) in both criminal and civil proceedings in New York State. The legislation requires that AI-generated or AI-processed evidence meet strict reliability and accuracy standards before being accepted in court. Specifically, such evidence must be substantially supported by independent and admissible evidence, and the proponent must prove the reliability of the AI's specific use through expert testimony. The bill defines AI-created evidence as new information generated from existing data that is not reasonably deducible, and AI-processed evidence as conclusions drawn from analyzing existing information that cannot be easily inferred. To be admissible, the evidence must be corroborated by separate, independent evidence that bears a significant relationship to the AI-generated information. The bill also allows courts discretion to protect sensitive information, such as trade secrets or law enforcement techniques, when expert testimony is presented. These provisions aim to ensure that AI-generated evidence is scientifically validated, tested in environments similar to the court proceeding, and not prone to significant inaccuracies, thereby maintaining the integrity of legal proceedings in an era of rapidly advancing technology.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1338