Source: University of North Dakota Law Blog

Professor Blake A. Klinkner’s article, featured on the University of North Dakota Law Blog, discusses the inevitable shift toward AI-generated court transcription and digital court reporting in judicial proceedings. The article outlines the benefits of AI transcription, including increased efficiency and potential cost savings, while also addressing challenges such as accuracy concerns and the need for human oversight to ensure reliability.

Klinkner emphasizes the importance of understanding the tradeoffs involved in adopting AI transcription technologies, including the risks of errors and the impact on legal processes. The article concludes with recommendations for best practices to prepare courts and legal professionals for this technological transition, advocating for balanced integration that maintains the integrity of judicial records while leveraging AI’s advantages.