Court reporters are increasingly being treated as logistical placeholders rather than as the professional safeguard of the legal record. Assignments arrive stripped of party information, context, and verification, yet reporters are still asked to place their names and license numbers on transcripts that carry legal weight. The frustration spreading through the profession is not about workload. It is about accountability.
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Why AI Cannot Replace Human Stenographers — and Why the Math Finally Caught Up With the Marketing
A former AI CEO and his Stanford-trained son just proved what court reporters have been warning for years: AI systems have a hard computational ceiling. When real-world tasks exceed it—as legal proceedings routinely do—AI doesn’t “struggle.” It hallucinates. That limitation isn’t temporary or ethical. It’s mathematical. And it explains why human stenographers remain irreplaceable in the creation of a legal record.
Between the Words – What Court Reporters Can Learn From the People Who Interrupt
In courtrooms, interruption is often treated as a matter of manners. But emerging research suggests it is more often a matter of nervous systems. High processing speed, anxiety, and attention-regulation differences can drive people to speak before they mean to. For court reporters, understanding this distinction is not indulgence. It is a practical tool for protecting the record and restoring order with precision rather than irritation.
Never Waste an Opportunity to Go to CourtWhat a Court Reporter Sees From the Other Side of the Record
Court is not the end of the work. It is where the work becomes real. From the court reporter’s chair, I watch young attorneys transform not through victories, but through presence—learning how to speak to a judge, how to build a record, how to listen under pressure, and how to develop the quiet authority that cannot be taught in an office.
Whitney Kumar Returns to the Spotlight as Judy Justice Begins Another Season – 2026
Whitney Kumar is back for another season of Judy Justice, returning to the courtroom where precision meets prime time. As the show’s official court reporter, Whitney brings authenticity, professionalism, and deep legal expertise to one of streaming’s most-watched courtroom series. Her continued presence highlights not only her own success, but the vital role court reporters play in preserving the integrity of the record.
An Open Letter to Kristin Cabot: A Profession That Understands Second Acts
Branded “unemployable” after a viral moment, Kristin Cabot’s story raises a larger question: what happens to capable professionals when public shame outpaces truth? Court reporting offers a rare second act—one grounded in skill, neutrality, and measurable merit. In a profession that values accuracy over optics, redemption isn’t performative. It’s earned, keystroke by keystroke.
How Court Reporting Can Survive and Thrive in the Age of AI and ASR
Court reporting isn’t just transcription — it’s the human backbone of justice. Whether using a steno machine or voice mask, stenographers capture the spoken word in real time to create certified, accurate records that AI simply can’t replicate. In the face of automation, our unity, skill, and accountability will define our survival. We aren’t obsolete — we’re indispensable. And now is the time to prove it.
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