Firms wondering whether to dip their toes into the world of generative AI will first need to prepare themselves: Alex Smith sets out key considerations to bear in mind before leaping in
- Generative AI preparedness for law firms should always start with an assessment of the firm’s information architecture.
- Firms should give their lawyers the chance to experiment in order to uncover specific use cases.
Promise or peril? That is the question swirling around generative artificial intelligence (AI)—particularly among law firms, who are wondering whether they should dip their toes into these waters or not.
On the one hand, generative AI holds out the promise of unlocking exciting new ways of tackling legal workflows. However, there are very real security and risk issues that need to be mitigated upfront before law firms can confidently take the plunge with generative AI, as well as significant groundwork that needs to be laid to effectively use it.
Given the high stakes, how can firms get a better sense of whether they’re ready to start adopting this
