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.

Survey Finds Majority of Federal Judges Have Used AI in Their Work, But Daily Use Remains Rare

A first-of-its-kind random-sample survey of federal judges has found that more than 60% have used generative artificial intelligence tools in their judicial work, though fewer than one in four use these tools on a daily or weekly basis. The study, conducted by researchers at Northwestern University in collaboration with the New York City Bar Association, […]

Federal judges report broad adoption of AI tools

A new Northwestern study surveying federal judges across the U.S. on their use and outlook on artificial intelligence in and outside of the courtroom found that more than 60 percent of judges who responded reported using at least one AI tool in their judicial work. While judges reported broad adoption of AI tools, only 22.4% of judges reported using AI tools on a weekly or daily basis.