What happened
The legal sector is integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including agentic AI, to automate document review, legal research, and contract analysis, potentially saving hundreds of hours annually. These tools also predict case outcomes, provide real-time language translation, and personalise client interactions. Courts are concurrently implementing new rules governing AI use. This introduces a requirement for legal professionals to validate the accuracy and compliance of AI-generated outputs.
Why it matters
The introduction of AI tools into legal operations creates a new operational constraint by increasing the due diligence requirements for legal professionals and compliance teams. The need to critically evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and compliance, particularly regarding confidential information, places an additional burden on lawyers. This also raises exposure to potential breaches if AI-generated content is not rigorously validated, impacting IT security and compliance oversight.
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