Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence by Prosecutors: One Rule Above All

Justice Speakers Institute · Mar 17, 2026

This article is part of the Hardwiring Justice series on Artificial Intelligence and the Justice System. This is Part 3B-1 in the series examining how AI is shaping policing, prosecution, defense practice, and the courts.*

Artificial intelligence is no longer optional in modern prosecutors’ offices. It is already embedded in discovery platforms, transcription tools, research products, drafting workflows, and administrative systems. National guidance from the American Bar Association and other legal associations recognize this reality: AI may be used, but it must remain within the boundaries…