People without lawyers are using AI to flood courts with lawsuits

AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude are helping more self-represented litigants draft and file lawsuits.

A new study found sharp increases in non-prisoner pro se cases and overall docket burden, especially in federal courts.

Judges warn that AI-assisted filers are still responsible for errors, including weak claims and fabricated citations.

The trend raises concerns about court backlogs, frivolous litigation, and the risks of false legal authorities, while also touching access-to-justice issues.