How courts are coping with a flood of AI-generated lawsuits

Courts in the US are experiencing a surge in AI-assisted lawsuits filed by self-represented individuals, with a study showing a rise from 11% to 16.8% of federal civil cases between 2022 and 2025. Judge Maritza Braswell notes AI improves pleading clarity but introduces challenges like hallucinations and fabricated quotes, while lawmakers debate accountability for AI-generated legal advice.