[Los Angeles Superior Court is piloting an AI tool named Learned Hand to assist judges with case preparation, aiming to boost efficiency without replacing human judgment.The system’s creator warns that AI-assisted legal filings could flood courts with “bots versus bots” litigation if left unregulated.Most of the model’s development cost focuses on verification layers to catch AI hallucinations before judges view the output.]
The Los Angeles Superior Court has begun testing an AI system called Learned Hand to help judges prepare cases, addressing growing caseloads by automating administrative tasks. This pilot program focuses on using AI for summarizing filings and drafting rulings in civil cases while preserving judicial integrity.
However, the CEO of Learned Hand warns that AI is also increasing pressure on courts by making legal filings easier to produce. Consequently, courts could face a “bots versus bots” dynamic without proper safeguards, according to Decrypt.
Meanwhile, the tool is designed to reduce “drudge work” by surfacing key facts, allowing judges to focus on legal analysis. Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II stated the tool will not compromise “the sanctity, independence, and impartiality of judicial decision-making.”
The company founder noted that most development expense goes into verification, not text generation, to ensure reliability. This is crucial as AI hallucinations have appeared in high-profile cases, like the 2023 defense of Prakazrel “Pras” Michel.
Learned Hand operates on a closed set of legal materials to mitigate risks and bias from broader datasets. The system is designed for point-and-click use, requiring no technical training from judges, so they can handle more judge work and less drudge work.
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