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Rising use of AI in Canadian courtrooms creates divide

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Guzman, T. D. (2026, September 20). Rising use of AI in Canadian courtrooms creates divide. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12065807/rising-use-of-ai-in-canadian-courtrooms-creates-divide/

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Canadian courts are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence tools, with their use rising from 104 in 2025 to 142 so far in 2026, according to Tom Macintosh Zheng of Courtready. This trend provides legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford a lawyer—over 80% of AI users are self-represented—but it also reduces practical experience for law students.

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In Canadian courtrooms, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasing rapidly, growing from 104 instances in 2025 to 142 so far in 2026 according to Tom Macintosh Zheng, co-founder of Courtready. This trend is driven partly by financial constraints, with over 80% of those using AI technology being self-represented litigants who cannot afford legal representation. While the rise of AI provides access to justice for some, it also raises concerns about diminishing practical experience for law students who traditionally gain such knowledge through court work.

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Tom Macintosh Zheng, co-founder of Courtready, a website that offers tools and databases advising firms about AI, said the number of AI use has been climbing from 104 in 2025 to 142 in 2026 so far.

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2026-09-20 · Global News

Rising use of AI in Canadian courtrooms creates divide · assertive framing

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Canadian courts are seeing a rise in use of artificial intelligence, giving some access to justice while taking valuable work experience away from law students, experts say. asserted

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Tom Macintosh Zheng, co-founder of Courtready, a website that offers tools and databases advising firms about AI, said the number of AI use has been climbing from 104 in 2025 to 142 in 2026 so far. asserted

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Get breaking National news “They’re using AI because they can’t afford a lawyer,” said Macintosh Zheng, noting over 80 per cent of people using the technology are self-represented. asserted

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