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This lawyer believes in second chances. Now AI is providing a boost
Monday, August 3, 2026
An AI-powered application is assisting people with criminal records in filing expungement petitions. Expungement allows eligible individuals to have records sealed or destroyed, removing barriers to employment. The app has processed cases at a rate higher than previous manual methods, according to the article.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/03/nx-s1-5892484/ai-legal-tech-jobs-clean-slate