Plain Thinking
Plain Thinking.
A twice-weekly intelligence brief on how AI and new technology are reshaping prosecution in America.
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Latest · Issue 22Defense Gets Basic FRT Info in NJ; AI Lawyer Prepares TrialJune 26, 2026
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In-depth reports on significant developments in law, policy, and technology.
Archive
The Initial Report — the complete run.
The April-June 2026 run, kept as published.
Issue 15 · June 2, 2026AI in Expert Workflows; Child Safety Bill BattleJune 2, 2026Supplement 03 · published with this issueWhen an Expert Team Used AI to Search Case DocumentsJune 1, 2026
Issue 13 · May 26, 2026AI Sanctions Follow; AI TherapyMay 26, 2026Supplement 02 · published with this issueWhen AI Sanctions Followed The LawyerMay 26, 2026
Coverage
What the brief watches
- Tools
- AI, records, discovery, transcription, review, and search.
- Rulings
- Court decisions and procedure signals.
- Policies
- Agency, court, bar, county, state, and federal rules.
- Enforcement
- Actions involving AI, data, privacy, and records.
Mission
Plain Thinking tracks the field.
Plain Thinking tracks AI, criminal justice, investigative tools, court rulings, policy, and enforcement for prosecutors and the people who support prosecution.