Extract from Rhys Dipshan’s article “Legal Tech’s Predictions for E-discovery in 2026”
More automation and clarity could be coming to the e-discovery space in 2026, with many expecting generative artificial intelligence to change first-pass review, privilege log preparation, investigations and other processes over the next 12 months. After all, gen AI e-discovery pricing is becoming much more affordable, a trend many expect to continue. Still, it will not be a smooth transition—gen AI’s prominence in litigation is likely to bring more “discovery-on-discovery” and other battles surrounding its use and place in e-discovery.
This year could also see court rulings on gen AI, which may finally offer clarity on complex issues around gen AI data ownership, custody and whether prompts are discoverable.
