NABT Annual Conference 2024

Science fiction films and books have always been fascinated with the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for humanity. One of the most iconic representations of AI in science fiction is “Hal 9000”, the sentient computer from the 1968 movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. Hal 9000’s initially cold and logical demeanor rapidly descends into murderous behavior, possibly shaping the public’s wary reception of AI ever since. But a more recent film, The Imitation Game, in which experts utilized a computer to decrypt German intelligence messages to shorten World War II, may reflect changing attitudes toward computers. This panel will discuss generative AI, the potential impact of AI on the trustee’s practice, including how AI affects the reasonableness of professional fees under section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code and fiduciary duties to the estate and the court, as well as other ethical and practical considerations relating to the use of AI in trustee’s practice. All practical examples will be tailored to the specific perspective of trustees in bankruptcy cases.