Artificial intelligence regulation may develop through tort litigation faster than through legislation. Courts are increasingly applying traditional product liability principles to AI systems, chatbots, and digital platforms. This article examines how judges, juries, and evolving tort doctrines may shape the future boundaries of AI accountability a...

Chief Justice Loretta Rush joins Justice Speaks to discuss problem-solving courts, juvenile justice reform, family recovery courts, and evidence-based approaches to substance use disorders and behavioral health challenges within the justice system....

Artificial intelligence is already embedded within the justice system. Courts do not need to wait for legislatures or technology companies to establish governance standards. Through disclosure requirements, procurement oversight, auditing, and procedural safeguards, courts already possess substantial authority to regulate how AI systems operate wit...

AI generated legal writing is rapidly entering courtrooms, chambers, and legal practice. But large language models do not reason, evaluate evidence, or determine truth. This new Hardwiring Justice article examines the risks of AI generated legal writing, including hallucinated citations, evidentiary laundering, and the growing need for judicial ver...

Artificial intelligence is increasingly used across criminal proceedings, yet many systems operate as opaque “black boxes.” This article argues that the real concern is not technical opacity but procedural justice. When defendants cannot challenge algorithmic evidence through meaningful disclosure, the adversarial process fails and due process is c...

Artificial intelligence is already shaping court decisions. This article outlines five essential guardrails for AI in the courts, grounded in constitutional principles and judicial responsibility. It explains how transparency, validation, oversight, procurement, and continuous review ensure that technology strengthens justice rather than undermines...

Artificial intelligence increasingly produces outputs used as evidence in court. From facial recognition to risk assessment algorithms, these systems raise new reliability questions. This article explains how existing evidentiary standards—Frye, Daubert, and Federal Rule of Evidence 702—already govern algorithmic proof and why rigorous judicial scr...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping community supervision by influencing risk assessment, monitoring, and decision-making. From automated alerts to predictive tools, these systems guide supervision practices in ways that are often unseen. This article examines how AI shapes outcomes, resource allocation, and professional judgment in probation, par...

Artificial intelligence is quietly shaping how cases move through modern courts. From case management systems and scheduling algorithms to drafting tools and risk assessments, AI influences how information reaches the bench. This article examines how AI in court administration affects judicial decision-making and why understanding these systems is ...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping criminal defense practice. From legal research and discovery review to sentencing advocacy and cross-examination preparation, AI offers powerful efficiency gains. This article explains how defense attorneys can use AI responsibly, maintain ethical obligations, and strengthen representation without surrendering p...