Recognizing the growing influence of artificial intelligence on the justice system, the Director of State Courts Office has convened a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Committee. The group brings together an interdisciplinary mix of court system representatives to consider both the opportunities AI presents and the ethical responsibilities that accompany its use.
The Committee’s formation reflects a proactive approach to technological change and a commitment to provide guidance to our employees, judicial officers, partners, and stakeholders as they navigate AI’s impact on their work. Its primary goal is to define clear, practical standards for the responsible use of AI, beginning with applications in the circuit courts.
At its first meeting on September 23, the Committee began reviewing a proposed interim policy that can guide early implementation efforts. If adopted, the policy will affirm the court system’s commitment to balancing innovation and efficiency with transparency, fairness, and public trust.
Director of State Courts Audrey Skwierawski said the effort represents a natural extension of the court system’s longstanding focus on modernization grounded in integrity. “As technology continues to advance, we want to be sure our approach remains deliberate, ethical, and centered on access to justice,” she said.
The Committee will continue meeting in the months ahead to refine policy recommendations and explore how AI may be used to strengthen the Wisconsin Court System’s mission of fair and effective service to the public.
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