Discovery requires more time than almost any other part of a case. Software can now summarize depositions, flag admissions, and build trial outlines in a fraction of the time. But those tools are only as good as the transcript they are provided. A single misheard term or speaker error gets amplified the moment AI starts summarizing. The certified court reporter is the critical link between live testimony and a summary you can trust. Technology makes the work faster. The official record is what makes it reliable.