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Technology

Oct. 29, 2025

How Generative AI can strengthen, not weaken, legal reasoning

Generative AI offers tremendous promise for the legal profession--but without intentional use, it can erode the refined judgment that sets lawyers apart, making clear protocols essential.

Daniel Gold

Principal
BDO USA, P.C.

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How Generative AI can strengthen, not weaken, legal reasoning
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The productivity benefits of generative artificial intelligence in legal practice are quite remarkable. For the first time in history, law firm associates can draft contracts for their clients in minutes as opposed to hours or days, case law can be synthesized at unprecedented speed, and firms can showcase faster turnaround times in deliverables of all types to their clients.

While the upside to leveraging generative AI is tremendous, there is a down...

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