Chatbots Fill Legal Void, Leaving Courts to Define AI Accountability

AI has democratized legal document drafting for self-represented litigants, with AI-generated filings rising from 1% in 2023 to 18% in 2026. While judges appreciate the improved clarity of AI-assisted arguments, they're grappling with an unprecedented question: should chatbots bear legal liability for professional advice like human attorneys, especially when hallucinations and fabricated citations put justice at risk?