New Mexico judges working on statewide guidelines for artificial intelligence use in court

Two New Mexico judges told a panel of state lawmakers this week that the underlying theme of the guidelines they’re crafting for artificial intelligence use in the courtroom is, “Please, don’t be dumb.” They pointed to two examples of AI-related fiascos in the courtroom as evidence that guardrails are sorely needed.

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 412

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Two New Mexico judges told a panel of state lawmakers this week that the underlying theme of the guidelines they’re crafting for artificial intelligence use in the courtroom is, “Please, don’t be dumb.”

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Second Judicial District Family Court Judge Jane Levy and Sixth Judicial District Judge Jarod Hofacket spoke before the interim Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee in Albuquerque on Tuesday and updated them on their …

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