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Taylor & Francis AI Deal Sets ‘Worrying Precedent’ for Academic Publishing
I’m cynical. I’m much less surprised by this than others… The publisher didn’t give authors any notice before selling access to its data to Microsoft for $10 million. The agreement could improve academic research, but it further entrenches the predatory nature of academic publishing, experts say. cademic researchers around the world are reeling from news
ABA Issues Formal Opinion On Generative AI – Opinion 512.
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AI’s Role in Modern Law Practice Explored by Texas and Minnesota Bars
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AI’s Role in Modern Law Practice Explored by Texas and Minnesota Bars
If you’re not yet convinced that artificial intelligence (AI) will change the practice of law, then you’re not paying attention. If nothing else, the sheer number
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Legaltech company Clio raises $900 million
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The FutureLaw Founders: Valentin Feklistov and Alex Bitskov
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