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Inmates Turn to AI for Legal Help Despite Restrictions

4/21/2026

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Inmates at Jessup Correctional Institution near Baltimore are exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) to aid legal strategies.
Jason Allen, serving a life sentence for murder, sought help from ChatGPT through a friend outside the prison.
Inmates cannot access the internet or AI tools directly due to technology restrictions, though many attend workshops and some use contraband cellphones.
Allen believes AI could help inmates find justice, underscoring growing interest despite barriers.

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Inmates at Jessup Correctional Institution near Baltimore are exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) to aid legal strategies.
Jason Allen, serving a life sentence for murder, sought help from ChatGPT through a friend outside the prison.
Inmates cannot access the internet or AI tools directly due to technology restrictions, though many attend workshops and some use contraband cellphones.
Allen believes AI could help inmates find justice, underscoring growing interest despite barriers.