May (A)I approach the bench?

July 18, 2026 | Avery Lotz | Axios

Judges across the U.S. are increasingly serving as “AI firewalls” in the courtroom by implementing strict disclosure guidelines and sanctioning attorneys who submit AI-hallucinated citations. Highlighting a survey from Northwestern University showing that 60% of surveyed judges already use at least one AI tool in their chambers, the article explores how jurists are navigating the tension between adopting AI to improve judicial efficiency and guarding the integrity of legal proceedings. . . .