The Year the Future Became the Default Setting
If 2024 was the year we all started talking to machines, 2025 was the year they, as agents, started talking back. More importantly, my agents kindly worked for me. Looking back at the last twelve months from my desk today, I feel grateful for another year of
Today’s discussion will explore the rapid evolution of technology, spanning hardware, software, and the pivotal race toward rapidly evolving AI, and what these changes mean for organizations – and everyday users alike.
We may dive into the balance between open source and proprietary innovation, and unveil how Cisco is driving operational simplicity through breakthrough
With innovation comes regulatory scrutiny. On December 9, 2025, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) released its 2026 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the “2026 Report”), which includes a new section dedicated to generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI”). The 2026 Report is the latest iteration of FINRA’s yearly summary of insights from its regulatory oversight activities,
AI here, AI there. AI everywhere. But are we willing to cede good lawyer skills to a bot? A new Thomson Reuters white paper should scare the us all. Research shows AI is actively eroding critical thinking skills. The future belongs to those who figure out how to retain and enhance their analytical abilities while everyone
Mental health is a known problem in the legal profession
It can’t be talked about enough: legal professionals suffer disproportionally from mental health issues.
A recent study from Bloomberg Law found that lawyers reported feeling burned out in their work 42% of the time. Two key factors were that 49% were unable to disconnect from
Hey there Legal Rebels! 👋 I’m excited to share with you the 50th episode of the 2025 season of the LawDroid Manifesto podcast, where I will be continuing to interview key legal innovators to learn how they do what they do. I’m excited for you to listen to this episode with Jack Brandt. Jack is
SCWorld.com reported “Security leaders and practitioners face new and increasingly complex identity‑based threats including phishing, credential theft, deepfakes, and privilege misuse.” The December 19, 2025 article entitled “Identity: the new battleground in our emerging AI world” (https://tinyurl.com/ynhp5tbh) included these comments:
Nearly 80% of detections in CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report were malware‑free, indicating
Augment or empower? The new split in AI for legal. There are still no “AI lawyers,” no bots running matters end to end or standing up in court. What we’re seeing instead is far more interesting: hundreds of focused solutions that chip away at specific problems. Taken together, they’re quietly reshaping the way legal work
Warranties and representations, ownership of intellectual property, limitations of liability, and indemnity are among the most important issues when negotiating a software contract with an AI Vendor.
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Widespread distrust of AI