AI Transforms Legal Landscape, But Risks Widen Justice Gap
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AI is being rapidly adopted in the legal profession to automate tasks, though risks like "hallucinations" leading to improper advice exist without sufficient auditing.
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AI legal tools so far have mostly benefited large law firms, but are starting to reach small and mid-sized firms too.
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AI could increase legal transparency and reduce costs, but many people lack the devices, internet access, or abilities to use these tools.
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Europe's strict AI Act contrasts with the UK's more hands-off "guardrails" approach focused on industry self-regulation.
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Unequal access to legal advice could worsen amid legal aid cuts and the digital divide, contrary to AI's promise of increasing access to justice.