AI on Trial: New Rules Shake Up Courtroom Evidence

The U.S. Courts Advisory Committee unveiled proposed amendments on November 17, 2024, to the Federal Rules of Evidence, targeting AI-generated evidence. Key changes include expanded Rule 901 requirements for AI authentication and the introduction of Rule 707, equating AI outputs with expert testimony. A new two-step challenge process shifts proof burdens, aiming to keep courtroom integrity intact amidst AI's rise. As AI continues its legal leap, courts prepare to balance tech innovation with reliable justice.