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This bill establishes an Artificial Intelligence Evidence Clinic Pilot Program within the Administrative Office of the Courts to address challenges related to electronic evidence potentially created or altered by artificial intelligence (AI). The program aims to provide expert testimony on the authenticity of electronic evidence in court cases, with a specific focus on civil cases where parties lack legal representation or access to expert testimony. The program will engage college and university students, recent graduates, faculty, and technology professionals to develop expert witness resources for courts dealing with AI-related evidence. The Administrative Office of the Courts will develop grant applications and award grants to eligible higher education institutions to implement the program. For fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the Governor may include a $250,000 appropriation in the annual budget, with no more than 20% allocated to administrative expenses. The bill includes provisions to protect grantees from liability, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence. The program is defined using the AI definition from the State Finance and Procurement Article and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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