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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the courtroom — and one groundbreaking study unveiled at the 5th ACM Symposium on Computer Science and Law suggests AI may soon outperform traditional jury consultants in predicting juror decisions. As leading researchers and legal scholars gather in Berkeley to explore fairness, accountability, and data-driven justice, this year’s symposium highlights could reshape trial strategy and legal policy alike. Click to read the full story and discover how AI is redefining the future of jury selection.

A new AI research project is challenging one of the most intuition-driven parts of trial practice: jury selection. Developed by Silicon Valley researchers and legal experts, the transparent system analyzes mock juror data to predict verdict trends and even outperformed seasoned trial consultants in testing. Set to be presented at the ACM Symposium on Law and Computer Science, the breakthrough could expand access to data-driven trial strategy for public defenders and small legal teams — potentially reshaping courtroom decision-making. Read more...