- Salt Lake County prosecutors are using AI for evidence review, but the maintain human oversight.
- District Attorney Sim Gill emphasizes how AI aids efficiency without replacing human judgment.
- The National Prosecution Best Practices Conference is discussing AI’s role in the justice system.
SALT LAKE CITY — Artificial intelligence is already being used inside the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office, helping prosecutors sort through evidence, conduct legal research and manage growing amounts of digital information.
But District Attorney Sim Gill says the technology will not replace the human judgment behind decisions that can change someone’s life.
Gill is hosting prosecutors and criminal justice leaders from across the country this week for the 2026 National Prosecution Best Practices Conference, where the responsible use of AI is among several issues being explored…