"At BakerHostetler, we believe that emerging technologies like cognitive computing and other forms of machine learning can help enhance the services we deliver to our clients," Bob Craig, chief information officer for BakerHostetler, said in a statement. The AI won't be used in the courtroom, but it could be a key resource for lawyers preparing for litigation, the statement said. Ross claims its language processing capabilities allow it to respond to questions posed by lawyers about specific laws or cases. The computing system then gathers evidence, reads through laws and draws inferences about the material it has collected. The AI program also aims to keep lawyers up to date on new court decisions that could impact their own ongoing cases.