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So many “AI is going to replace expert ______” assertions come from computer scientists not realizing how little they understand the real world requirements of those roles. Judges are at the intersection of humanity and policy: they are there to use their judgement, not merely parse the words and do the math. A judge probably wouldn’t have even done that part — their clerk would have. Is it cool and likely useful? Sure. Is it going to ‘outperform judges’ at their core competencies? Hell no.




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