The proliferation of AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, has led to a notable increase in self-filed lawsuits in the United States, with projections suggesting that the percentage of these cases will rise from 11% to nearly 17% by the end of 2025. Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Southern California attribute this surge to the accessibility and affordability of AI tools that assist individuals in generating legal documents. Anand Shah, a researcher at MIT, warns that this influx of self-represented cases could overwhelm the already slow-moving court system, potentially causing it to 'grind to a halt.' While self-representation is an essential aspect of the legal system, the increase in dubious or nonsensical claims has led to significant disruptions, with courts struggling to manage the volume of filings. Lawyers have reported that AI-generated motions can dramatically increase legal costs, with some clients facing bills that soar from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars. As the legal landscape evolves with AI, the implications for the court system and litigants are profound, raising concerns about access to justice and the efficiency of legal proceedings.