Will the Supreme Court rule on a major AI-related case before 2028?

Multiple AI-related cases are percolating through lower courts, including AI copyright disputes (Thaler v. Vidal regarding AI inventorship), content generation liability cases, and potential challenges to AI regulations. The Supreme Court's typical certiorari timeline means cases currently in circuit courts could reach SCOTUS by 2027. The rapid proliferation of AI legal disputes makes it increasingly likely a cert-worthy case will emerge, though timing is uncertain.

Last updated: Mar 2, 2026

Resolves YES if the Supreme Court issues an opinion in a case where the primary legal question directly concerns artificial intelligence technology before January 1, 2028. Cases where AI is incidental do not qualify.

Source: Supreme Court of the United States Opinions / SCOTUSblog

Expected resolution: January 15, 2028