Most federal judges report using AI tools, Northwestern study finds
Northwestern’s survey of 112 responses from 502 active federal judges (bankruptcy, magistrate, district, and appeals) found that more than 60% use at least one AI tool in their work, but only about 22.4% use them weekly or daily. Judges mainly employ AI for legal research and document review, with wide variation in training and formal policy adoption, highlighting the need for broader AI training and governance in the judiciary.