Source: LawNext

A new report covered by LawNext reveals a significant increase in the adoption of artificial intelligence within the e-discovery field, with 37% of professionals now utilizing AI tools in their work. E-discovery, the process of identifying, collecting, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) in legal cases, is a data-intensive task perfectly suited for AI-driven technologies like technology-assisted review (TAR) and predictive coding. This statistic indicates a substantial shift towards mainstream acceptance of AI as a standard tool in modern litigation.

The report also highlights a strong correlation between the use of cloud-based platforms and the adoption of AI. E-discovery professionals who have transitioned their workflows to the cloud are far more likely to be using AI capabilities. This is attributed to the fact that many cloud-based e-discovery platforms have integrated AI features seamlessly into their offerings, making the technology more accessible and easier to deploy. The trend suggests that as more of the legal industry moves away from on-premise solutions to the cloud, the use of artificial intelligence in e-discovery and other legal processes is set to accelerate even further.