Colorado Judges Conference Addresses Deepfakes and AI-Generated Evidence in Courts
The annual conference for Colorado's judicial branch recently focused on the growing challenges posed by artificially generated evidence, including deepfakes, within the legal system. Justice Maria E. Berkenkotter, who chaired the planning committee for the 2026 conference, highlighted discussions around whether to amend rules of evidence to address deepfake materials. She noted that trial judges are tasked with being gatekeepers for evidence, determining what appears authentic enough to be presented to a jury. A significant concern raised was the 'tsunami' of AI-assisted litigation, with lawyers and self-represented litigants increasingly including fake, AI-generated citations in court filings. Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez has reportedly requested administrative staff to track the volume and length of these filings. The conference, held at The Hythe luxury resort in Vail from September 27-30, also covered topics such as media coverage of trial courts and judicial wellbeing, with approximately 465 atten...
