Digital Reporting, AI, and the Future of Court Reporting – Allegations, Lawsuits, and Industry Implications

Veritext’s reliance on digital recording and AI transcripts is finally facing attorney pushback—and possible lawsuits. For years, I’ve warned that agencies exploit loopholes like “agency certificates” to bypass stenographers. Without a responsible charge statement, the legal record is at risk of fraud and failure. It’s time for attorneys and reporters alike to demand accountability and protect the integrity of the record.

The Decentralized Model and Why Entrusting Court Reporters with the Record is Superior to a Centralized System

A centralized court record system is vulnerable to floods, fires, cyberattacks, and corruption, risking catastrophic data loss. Court reporters, using eight backup methods, ensure unmatched redundancy and security. Inspired by the Mossad’s decentralized intelligence model, their independent record-keeping safeguards justice against systemic failures. By maintaining control in multiple hands, decentralization strengthens the integrity, reliability, and long-term preservation of legal records.