AI Tools Still Fall Short of Human Competence in Legal Research
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have shown significant improvement in answering complex legal questions, but still cannot replicate the competence of even a junior lawyer. The latest research from Linklaters suggests that AI tools are getting to the stage where they could be useful for real-world legal work, but only with expert human supervision. Despite "incredible" progress made in recent years, there remain questions about whether this will be replicated in future or if there are inherent limitations in what AI tools can do.
- The increasing reliance on AI tools in law firms highlights the need for a nuanced approach to their use, balancing the potential benefits of efficiency with the risk of diminished human judgment.
- How will the further development and integration of AI tools into legal practice impact the role and skills required of lawyers in the future?