ABSTRACT
This paper has been prepared as the US National Report for the International Academy of Comparative Law (IACL) World Congress 2026 (Section: Artificial Intelligence and Civil Justice). The paper addresses a number of topics relating to US practice, policy, and principles concerning artificial intelligence (AI). Items discussed include (1) a general overview of AI in the United States, including both definitions and strategic initiatives; (2) the legal and regulatory framework for AI in US civil justice systems; (3) key issues in civil justice, including case law relating to the use of AI; the role, benefits, and risks of AI; the possibility of fully automated decision-making; and transparency and accountability of AI; (4) current or planned models of AI in civil justice; (5) economic and access to justice concerns involving AI; and (6) future developments and challenges concerning AI.
Strong, SI, Artificial Intelligence and Civil Justice: US Practice, Policy, and Principles (January 13, 2026), Emory Legal Studies Research Paper; 74 American Journal of Comparative Law (forthcoming 2026).
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