February 11, 2025 LexisNexis Survey Shows 82% of Professionals Open to GenAI Adoption NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2025 — LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of AI-powered analytics and decision tools, today released results from its second annual LexisNexis Future of Work Report, which demonstrates growing maturity and active exploration of generative AI (genAI) adoption.
UK: Law firm Hill Dickinson plays down BBC story on restricting AI use
Legal Futures.. Commercial law firm Hill Dickinson has played down a BBC report that it has blocked general access to several artificial intelligence (AI) tools after it found a “significant increase in usage” by staff. The BBC said it had seen an email from the firm’s chief technology officer which warned staff about the use of
OpenAI’s Deep Research: In-Depth Reports at Your Fingertips
Technology has come so far that chatbots handling basic tasks and answering questions are no longer a novelty. But generating comprehensive, in-depth research reports in minutes? That’s something AI hasn’t fully delivered—until now.
On February 2, 2025, OpenAI launched Deep Research, an AI agent built to generate detailed reports on complex topics with remarkable
US government takes aim at DeepSeek!
The NewYorkTimes.com reported “Lawmakers are said to be working on a bill to block the Chinese chatbot app from government devices, underscoring concerns about the artificial intelligence race.” The February 6, 2025 article entitled “Washington Takes Aim at DeepSeek” (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/business/dealbook/deepseek-ban-washington.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb) included these comments:
Legislators want to ban DeepSeek from government-owned devices, citing concerns that
Court Issues First Decision on AI and Fair Use
Recently, a federal court issued the first ruling on the closely watched issue of fair use in copyright infringement involving AI. The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff on its direct infringement claim, and ruled that the defendant’s use of plaintiff’s material to train its AI model was not a fair use.
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Clock is Ticking for Responses to UK Government Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
The authors wish to thank Sumaiyah Razzaq for her contributions to this post.
Ever since the emergence of generative AI, a major concern for all participants has been the extent to which copyright works can and should be used in training AI models.
The application of UK copyright law for this purpose is disputed, leading
Sneak Preview: LawDroid AI Conference (March 19-20, 2025)
Hey, everyone! Tom Martin here, CEO of LawDroid and your host for the upcoming LawDroid AI Conference 2025. I’m thrilled to share an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at what we have planned for you on March 19-20, 2025. As a loyal subscriber to my Substack, LawDroid Manifesto, you get the first peek at the speaker lineup,
Personal Strategy Compass Newsletter – Issue #3: The Grace Period PQO
The latest issue of the Personal Strategy Compass newsletter (premium subscription only) is out, and it’s all about getting back on track with your quarterly goals – even if you’re feeling a little behind. We’re diving into the “grace period” PQO, a shorter, more forgiving approach to getting back on track after your Personal Quarterly
Personal Strategy Compass Newsletter – Issue #3: The Grace Period PQO
The latest issue of the Personal Strategy Compass newsletter (premium subscription only) is out, and it’s all about getting back on track with your quarterly goals – even if you’re feeling a little behind. We’re diving into the “grace period” PQO, a shorter, more forgiving approach to getting back on track after your Personal Quarterly
No surprise, the EU plans to invest €200 billion in AI!
Computerworld.com reported that “The funds will be used for the development of four ‘gigafactories’ with 100,000 state-of-the-art chips, among other projects.” The February 11, 2025 article entitled “EU seeks to invest €200 billion in AI” (https://www.computerworld.com/article/3822129/europe-to-mobilize-200-billion-euros-to-gain-competitiveness-in-artificial-intelligence.html) included these comments:
The European Commission announced the mobilization of €200 billion (about $207 billion) for the