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When The Robotic Gavel Falls: AI In Our Courts And The Lawyer’s Imperative

November 7, 2025

The law has always been a deeply human affair: attorneys arguing, judges deliberating, juries weighing credibility, precedent, and plain old common sense. But now, something new has entered the courtroom — and it doesn’t bill by the hour or even need a coffee break. Artificial intelligence (AI) has arrived, and it’s quietly moving closer to the bench. AI is no longer just lurking in the background. Judges, clerks, and law firms are using it to draft, summarize, and “streamline.” Some courts are even testing it to predict outcomes or suggest sentencing. The question isn’t whether AI will become part of the justice system — it’s how far we’ll let it go before someone objects on constitutional grounds.

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