As Generative AI rapidly evolves, its impact on child exploitation cases presents new legal and evidentiary challenges for prosecutors. This session will provide a foundational understanding of Generative AI—what it is, how it works, and its role in digital evidence. Attendees will explore the current legal landscape, including how state statutes adapt to AI-generated content. Finally, the presentation will address the evidentiary hurdles AI introduces, such as authentication concerns and deepfake defenses, while equipping prosecutors with strategies to overcome these challenges in court.
Learning Objectives:
Understand Generative AI Fundamentals – Learn what Generative AI is, how it works, and its potential role in child exploitation cases.
Analyze the Evolving Legal Landscape – Explore how state statutes address AI-generated content and its implications for criminal prosecutions.
Overcome AI-Related Evidentiary Challenges – Develop strategies to authenticate digital evidence, counter deepfake defenses, and ensure AI-generated content is effectively handled in court.