AI lawsuits flood courts — but filers rarely win
a colorado judge reports ai has more than doubled pro se filings since 2023. it signals a chaotic shift in how the legal system handles unrepresented litigants relying on chatbots.
federal magistrate judge maritza braswell reports that filings from people without lawyers have more than doubled since 2023 due to ai. despite increased access, these ai-generated submissions have not improved the likelihood of success in court. the situation is creating new challenges as judges determine the rights and duties of chatbots acting as legal stand-ins. lawmakers are concurrently addressing liability issues regarding bad advice generated by these systems. the flood of filings indicates a lasting, disruptive impact on the judicial process.