
When the Arizona Supreme Court handed down its ruling in a pair of arson and DUI cases this month, the announcement on its website wasn’t delivered by a judge or spokesperson, but instead by two AI avatars that are virtually indistinguishable from real people. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
Main Idea: The Arizona Supreme Court is using AI-generated avatars to share court news faster, while Chief Justice Ann Timmer says the real words and decisions still come from humans.
Key Points:
AI avatars in court news could confuse people or make public statements seem less trustworthy if errors or deepfake concerns grow.
The Arizona Supreme Court can share rulings faster and more clearly, which may help taxpayers and voters get court updates sooner.
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Central institution in the story; it is using AI-generated avatars to deliver news about its rulings.
Named judicial leader quoted explaining and defending the court’s use of AI avatars.
One of the AI avatar “reporters” used by the Arizona Supreme Court to present news.
Communications director identified as the person designing and operating the virtual reporters.
One of the AI avatar “reporters” used by the Arizona Supreme Court to present news.
The state whose supreme court is the central public institution in the article.
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