Knowledge workers could save up to 12 hours per week within the next five years due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new report from Thomson Reuters. …
Artificial Intelligence
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Opinion/Commentary
What will a robot make of your résumé? The bias problem with using AI in job recruitment
By Melika Soleimani, Massey University; Ali Intezari, The University of Queensland; David J Pauleen, Massey University, and Jim Arrowsmith, Massey University The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has begun, spreading to …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedSpotlight Story
Top 10 legal errors employers make – and how to avoid the costly consequences
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumEmployers face many challenges and responsibilities in running a successful business, not the least of which is the optimum management of their human resources. In this article, we identify the …
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Legal News
Thomson Reuters unveils expanded vision for CoCounsel, it’s AI-powered professional assistant
Thomson Reuters has announced an expanded vision for CoCounsel, its AI-driven professional assistant, designed to enhance the user experience across its suite of products. The company detailed plans for CoCounsel …
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Opinion/Commentary
The federal government’s proposed AI legislation misses the mark on protecting Canadians
By Joanna Redden, Western University and Fenwick McKelvey, Concordia University There is global consensus among civil society, academia and industry that artificial intelligence adoption comes with risks and harms. Addressing …
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Opinion/Commentary
Generative AI is changing the legal profession – future lawyers need to know how to use it
By Craig Smith, University of Salford Generative AI – technology such as ChatGPT that creates content when prompted – is affecting how solicitors, judges and barristers work. It’s also likely …
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Opinion/Commentary
Amid growth in AI writing tools, this course teaches future lawyers and other professionals to become better editors
By Patrick Barry, University of Michigan Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of Course: “Editing and Advocacy” What prompted the …
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By Simon Kolstoe, University of Portsmouth The role of an ethics committee is to give advice on what should be done in often contentious situations. They are used in medicine, …
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FeaturedLegal News
‘Serious mistake’: B.C. Supreme Court criticizes lawyer who cited fake cases generated by ChatGPT
A lawyer has been reprimanded by the British Columbia Supreme Court for citing fake legal cases that were generated by ChatGPT — something the court called an “AI hallucination.” The …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
AI could change how we obtain legal advice, but those without access to the technology could be left out in the cold
By Mark Tsagas, University of East London and Olubunmi Onafuwa, University of East London The legal profession has already been using artificial intelligence (AI) for several years, to automate reviews …