The Legal AI Trust Gap: 82% of Firms Now Use AI, But Only 22% Trust the Output — What It Means for How You Buy Legal Tech in 2026

Legal AI adoption has exploded, but trust in the output hasn't kept pace — most firms use AI frequently while only about 22% highly trust it. That usage-vs-trust gap is the real 2026 story, and it should reshape how firms evaluate and buy legal technology.