Majority of US federal judges are using AI, study finds

Some Federal Judges Are Embracing Gen AI, Though Many Are Split on Its Potential for Courts

A survey by Northwestern University found that, despite a lack of widespread AI training, many judges are leveraging gen AI for a handful of use cases, with some even encouraging gen AI use by staff in their chambers.

Majority of US federal judges are using AI, study finds

More than half of U.S. federal judges — 60% — are using at least one AI tool in their judicial work, according to a new study released on Monday.