Increasing AI in litigation: advantages, perils and increasing regulation

In this article — “Increasing AI in litigation: advantages, perils and increasing regulation” — we discuss how law firms are increasingly relying on AI. Such use also raises significant issues  of professional responsibility and accuracy in the development of the law. Lawyers and legal departments are taking a more active role in shaping the frameworks that enable responsible use.This article is authored by Christopher Naudie, who is a partner in Osler’s Disputes, Government Investigations and White-Collar Defence, and Competition/Antitrust and Foreign Investment Groups; Craig Lockwood, who is a partner in the Disputes Group; and Ainsley Leguard and Christine Phillips, both associates in Disputes.Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them.Osler Legal Outlook, published on December 4, 2025, provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances.For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website, osler.com.