Even though ILTACON ended more than a week ago now, I am still digging out from the deluge of briefings and meetings I attended there. One of particular note was a media briefing with LexisNexis executives in which they provided further information on the company’s AI strategy. Just ahead of ILTACON, LexisNexis had announced the
The AI Translator: Megan Ma
Hey there Legal Rebels! 👋 I’m excited to share with you the 33rd 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 think you’re going to enjoy this one!In this episode, I had the good
My Next Chapter
After a truly rewarding run, I am concluding my service as the Director of the Center for Law, Technology & Innovation at Michigan State University College of Law.It has been an immense privilege to work with so many brilliant students, dedicated faculty, and professional colleagues. I am incredibly proud of what we built together, especially
Worth Reading – How to spot fake AI photos
The clues are usually there, but you have to stop and look at the details. How many of us stop to do that when we’re scrolling our social media feeds? That’s why fake images and videos spread online. They are designed to cause an immediate reaction, not for thoughtful examination.
Yet we must be thoughtful
The Cytator Strikes Back: Kara Peterson & Rich DiBona On Descrybe’s Fresh Take on Legal Research
This week, we welcome back Kara Peterson and Rich DiBona of Descrybe to talk about the company’s rapid growth and its expanding role in legal research. Since their last appearance, Descrybe has not only built out new tools but also entered academia by joining the curriculum of more than 350 universities around the world. Kara
SpotDraft Product Updates July 2025
Check out the new updates on SpotDraft in July 2025 like AI summary before signing contracts, more accurate metadata extraction and more personalized contracting reports.
Keeping AI In Its Place: Tips for Senior Lawyers
AI in the legal world is not a sentient being. It doesn’t argue cases, it doesn’t replace lawyers, and it certainly doesn’t understand the law in the way the best lawyers can.
What it can do is process large amounts of text quickly and find patterns in ways that mimic certain kinds of legal work—especially the repetitive
Some things never change – AI as the new slavery
So when they tell you that the risks and dangers are overstated, and not to worry about it, because the benefits will surely outweigh everything else, come back and remember that the wealthy said the same thing about slavery. For them, the benefits did outweigh everything else. That wasn’t the case for people who were
Fake Thinking: AI Agent's Chain-of-Thought "Reasoning" Is More Pattern Than Logic But May Be Still Useful
Okay, this one is a little more on the nerdy side, but I think you may be having second thoughts about AI reasoning and what it all means, so let’s explore it, shall we?Imagine this: You’re curious whether the United States was founded in a leap year so you decide to ask your trusty AI
Colorado’s groundbreaking review of its AI Act
EmTech partner Tyler Thompson recently joined the StateScoop podcast to discuss Colorado’s groundbreaking review of its AI Act! In this insightful episode, Tyler dives into the motivations behind Colorado’s proactive approach to artificial intelligence regulation, the challenges and opportunities the state faces, and what this means for the future of responsible AI governance.
Tyler’s expertise