The limits of intelligence
GC examines the current state of artificial intelligence in the legal world: what has been done, what might still be waiting around the corner, and whether an industry ripe for disruption could soon be faced with wholesale change.
Of all current technological innovations, artificial intelligence has undoubtedly generated the most hype, and the most fear. Wherever AI goes, the image of a dystopian future is never far away, nor is a conference room full of nervous lawyers.
The reality, of course, is quite different. Some corporate legal teams, particularly those already in the tech field, or those at companies handling huge amounts of customer data are ahead of the curve. But, for many in the legal world, the future is a far-off land – for now.
