This year, the e-discovery landscape will likely be marked by the growing prominence of gen AI and court rulings paving the way—or limiting the use of—the technology.

More automation and clarity could be coming to the e-discovery space in 2026, with many expecting generative artificial intelligence to change first-pass review, privilege log preparation, investigations and other processes over the next 12 months. After all, gen AI e-discovery pricing is becoming much more affordable, a trend many expect to continue. 

To read Nicole Gill‘s and other experts predictions on what’s in store for the eDiscovery industry in 2026 as published in Law.com’s Legal Tech News, click here.