The United Kingdom relies more on AI in the legal field than the United States

Almost one in three respondents would be willing to allow a robot lawyer to represent them in court, according to a new survey conducted by Robin AI and Perspectus Global of 4,152 people in the United States and the United Kingdom.

However, most respondents would only trust an AI lawyer under the supervision of a human professional.

In fact, only 4% fully trust artificial intelligence for legal advice, in contrast to the 69% who prefer a traditional lawyer and the 27% who would choose one that uses AI as a support tool.

A survey reveals that a 57% discount is needed for AI-based legal services to gain trust

The survey results reveal that, to choose an AI lawyer instead of a human one, respondents would need an average discount of 57%.

Despite the growing acceptance of artificial intelligence in areas such as rental contract review (49%), will drafting (47%), and contesting parking fines (46%), trust drops significantly for more complex matters like divorces, where only 17% would feel confident in AI.

Richard Robinson, CEO of Robin AI, emphasizes the need for reform in the legal industry. “People are looking for faster and more affordable legal help, but they do not want to sacrifice human judgment. We believe in human-led AI to increase access without losing accountability,” Robinson stated.

The survey also indicates that the main incentives for using AI-based legal services are lower costs (47%), 24/7 availability (35%), and faster case resolution (35%).

In terms of trust in AI, support is notably higher in the United Kingdom (82%) compared to the United States (76%) regarding the need for safety or compliance training for artificial intelligence. However, respondents in the U.S. are more likely to trust “a lot” in large corporate law firms, with a 13% approval compared to 8% in the United Kingdom.