The AI law

Today, it is technically possible for anyone to defend themselves in court with the secret assistance of an AI. However, using an AI lawyer legally—bypassing lawyers who are adamant about defending their jobs—would be as difficult as taking every law firm in the U.S. to court.

Nevertheless, technology stops for no one. One day, the fierce resistance of lawyers to being replaced by AI will inevitably be overcome, leading to a complete reinvention of the legal system. An AI lawyer could instantly research court rulings on every past case in history, offering the best strategies.

Could legal data be hoarded by top law firms so only the rich can access more cases than the rest of us? Or will AI lawyers become democratized, providing equal defense to all parties and streamlining the legal process like never before, with rulings obtained in seconds?

What happens when both parties use AI lawyers from the same platform? How does AI compete against itself? Would the AI lawyer secretly decide who is guilty and sway the ruling in its favor?

And what about the judge? Does it still make sense to have a human attempting to process an enormous amount of data while trying to ascertain who is correct, who lies, or who is innocent? Would you prefer being sentenced by a human judge or an AI judge?