Attorneys should learn about and understand emerging technologies in order to adapt to potential legal issues presented by these technologies. One example of a new technology that is presenting interesting new legal issues is a technology based on artificial intelligence called "deepfake".
Deepfake is a video editing concept that creates highly convincing, but fake, videos. Generally speaking, using deepfake technology to create and publish apps is legal. However, some uses of this technology might violate the law. This article discusses potential illegal uses of deepfake videos. Deepfake is another example of the many ways in which artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are changing the legal paradigm.
Many businesses and law firms are already implementing intelligent automation. This article discusses the concept of intelligent automation as a precursor to general artificial intelligence. The author correctly suggests that general AI is inevitably coming. In order to prepare for this inevitability, the author suggests that small and medium size businesses integrate intelligent automation. The author uses the terms "intelligent automation" synonymously with narrow AI.
In many cases, professionals are using artificial intelligence to augment performance. This means artificial intelligence is not replacing jobs, but helping the people performing those jobs to perform them more efficiently and at a higher level. This article discusses how physicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to boost clinical trials for breast cancer patients.
Automation is on the rise. This article discusses automation in the legal industry. Automation of the legal profession is something that should be given considerable thought by both practicing lawyers and law students, alike. Automation by use of artificial intelligence is just one of many emerging technologies expected to disrupt the legal profession over the next few years.
This article, from the MIT Technology Review, discusses potential security concerns associated with the use of smart contracts.
It is very important for a lawyer or business person to understand basic concepts underlying the technology those individuals or businesses are implementing. This includes strengths and weaknesses the technologies might offer. This concept holds especially true when it comes to emerging technologies like smart contracts.
