A new research paper indicates a significant increase in self-represented litigants in U.S. federal courts since 2022, coinciding with the widespread adoption of generative AI tools. The study, which analyzed millions of court cases, suggests that AI like ChatGPT and Claude has lowered the barrier to entry for individuals to navigate legal processes. This surge in pro se cases, particularly on the plaintiff side, is reportedly leading to a substantial rise in court workload due to increased filings and motions. AI
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IMPACT Increased pro se litigation due to AI may strain court resources and necessitate new procedural considerations.
RANK_REASON The cluster describes a pre-print research paper analyzing trends in U.S. federal court cases.
