UK Law Society Gazette Survey on AI is Published – “AI is created by 3rd parties, often based in other countries. As lawyers, we cannot be certain that the data is being appropriately handled”

Here’s the report in its entirety

Key Take – Outs

Nearly half have used AI to digitise/automateactivities in the last 12 months.

• Usage is more prevalent amongst smaller andprivate practice organisations.

• Efficiency and productivity are driving usage.

• Usage is more likely to be for softer activitiessuch as research and document drafting/review rather than something which carries aregulatory or data risk.

• There is still significant mistrust of AI withinorganisations.

• Future business priorities are felt to be more“people” focused than tech focused, althoughover half would like to see more investment indigital transformation.

• The appetite is there – but organisations needconfidence that there is no risk and that thebenefits will make the financial investmentworthwhile.AI