Despite courts in neighboring states prohibiting the use of AI-enabled glasses, New Jersey has not yet barred the devices from courtrooms.
According to a judiciary spokesperson, New Jersey has refrained from banning smart glasses because some individuals may use them under a doctor’s direction. The issue, however, is under review by the Supreme Court Committee on Artificial Intelligence, which could lead to broader policies in the future.
Benjamin DiLorenzo, special counsel at McCarter & English and president of the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey, was quoted in the New Jersey Law Journal noting that “Technology in the courtroom is constantly evolving, and our courts in New Jersey have done a great job in balancing the technological needs of litigants and attorneys against genuine privacy and security concerns.”