Best of 2024 — from wondertools.substack.com by Jeremy Caplan
12 of my favorites this year
I tested hundreds of new tools this year. Many were duplicative. A few stuck with me because they’re so useful. The dozen noted below are helping me mine insights from notes, summarize meetings, design visuals— even code a little, without being a developer. You can start using any of these in minutes — no big budget or prompt engineering PhD required.
Side Hustles for Educators — from drlukehobson.com by Luke Hobson
Anyway, let’s say you work in education, and you want to start a side hustle. What are your options? I’ve seen folks take a few different approaches with this so, let’s go over a few options:
Incorporating Financial Literacy into Your Classroom Curriculum — from edcircuit.com by EdCircuit Staff
Teaching Beyond the Textbook
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How many students do microschools serve? — from microschoolingcenter.org by Ashley Soifer
Our 2024 Sector Analysis shows the median average for number of children served by a microschool at launch is 9, at the end of the first year is 12 and currently serving is 16.
What this doesn’t show is all of the ups and downs in between.
It’s not uncommon for first year microschooling founders to see a dip in enrolled students between the start of the year and the end of the year. October and November can be two of the most stressful months for new microschool founders as numbers either dip or don’t grow as anticipated. There are a few things that can be helpful for microschool founders during this time:
Your Map to the Future: New Book! — from medicalfuturist.com by Dr. Bertalan Mesko, PhD
Your Map To The Future lays out tools and techniques futurists have been using for decades so you can start using them immediately to shape your personal and professional futures.
Futures thinking shouldn’t be reserved for experts. Whether you’re a leader, a professional, or simply someone striving to make sense of a complex world, this book is for you.
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The futures methods I’ve used as The Medical Futurist for decades in analyzing the future of medicine and healthcare have, for some reason, not become widely accessible.
However, everyone can obtain these methods to approach the future with confidence, clarity, and control.
While the future is believed to be a fixed, singular path, in fact, multiple futures exist, and Your Map To The Future gives you the science-based tools to explore and prepare for them. With fresh perspectives, I illustrate why looking forward is crucial in addressing today’s most pressing issues, from climate change to artificial intelligence.
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I haven’t read this book and I hesitate to post this…as it leans heavily into an advertisement for this particular book. But I DO post it because I also believe that future thinking shouldn’t be reserved for experts. In fact, I assert that all K-12 students — and college/vocational students as well — should have some exposure to futures thinking. We need to be looking up and around and pulse-checking the trends. We need to posit future scenarios and our plans to address those potential scenarios.
Also, I have read Dr. Mesko’s postings for years and he’s solid.
A teen with Down syndrome visits mother's grave to tell her that he graduated pic.twitter.com/4QNghy5AVy
— Fascinating (@fasc1nate) October 26, 2024
The legal tech trends that defined 2024 — from abajournal.com by Nicole Black
The year 2024 was one of change. In the midst of a largely unpopular back-to-office push, technological innovation and development occurred at a rapid clip. Legal professionals approached technology with a newfound curiosity and appreciation gained as a result of pandemic-era remote work experimentation. The increasing demand for generative artificial intelligence tools fueled heavy investments in the legal technology industry.
Simultaneously, law firm technology adoption was supported by a flurry of guidance released by ethics committees across the country. As technology upended traditional ways of working, some state bars reconsidered bar exam requirements and others experimented with loosening licensing regulations.
No matter where you looked, change was occurring at a breakneck pace as technology’s impact on the practice of law became inescapable. Through it all, a few key trends emerged that offer clues on where we’re headed in the coming year.
Meanwhile, some states, including Oregon, Washington and Nevada, explored allowing unlicensed professionals to practice law in limited areas, such as family law and small claims. These efforts seek to improve access to justice, representing a revised perspective on long-standing rules about who can —and cannot—deliver legal services.
What to Expect in 2025: AI Legal Tech and Regulation (65 Expert Predictions) — from natlawreview.com by Oliver Roberts
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to look ahead to how AI will shape the law and legal practice in 2025. Over the past year, we’ve witnessed growing adoption of AI across the legal sector, substantial investments in legal AI startups, and a rise in state-level AI regulations. While the future of 2025 remains uncertain, industry leaders are already sharing their insights.
Along with 2025 predictions from The National Law Review’s Editor-in-Chief Oliver Roberts, this article presents 65 expert predictions on AI and the law in 2025 from federal judges, startup founders, CEOs, and leaders of AI practice groups at global law firms.
The Potential of GenAI to Promote Access to Justice — from law.com by Joanne Sprague
GenAI-assisted legal support is not a substitute for lawyers, but may help legal aid professionals serve more clients efficiently and effectively.
Generative AI (GenAI) has been heralded as a transformative force, poised to revolutionize everything from medicine to education to law. While GenAI won’t perform surgery or earn diplomas, it holds the promise of enabling lawyers to get due process for more of their clients or even empowering individuals to represent themselves in court. The harsh reality is that low-income individuals do not receive sufficient legal help for 92% of their civil legal problems, and legal aid organizations must turn away one of every two requests they get, according to the 2022 Justice Gap Report. GenAI-assisted legal support is not a substitute for lawyers, but may help legal aid professionals serve more clients efficiently and effectively.
If implemented equitably, GenAI could democratize legal knowledge and empower individuals to navigate the complexities of the justice system more easily.
In her new book “Law Democratized,” Renee Knake Jefferson says that GenAI “has the potential to become the single most important tool in solving the legal justice crisis … if harnessed to do so ethically.” With GenAI, we can envision a possible future of informed self-representation and legal decision-making regardless of ability to pay.
Experimenting in the sandbox — from nationalmagazine.ca by Julie Sobowale
Ontario Bar Association launches AI platform for lawyers to learn tech
The Ontario Bar Association has launched a new, free interactive learning platform for lawyers looking to learn about generative AI.
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The new learning platform, created to clarify some of that and help lawyers navigate this technology, is part of OBA’s Real Intelligence on AI project. It is being spearheaded by Colin Lachance, the association’s innovator-in-residence.
Users can ask questions to LawQI, an AI assistant specializing in Canadian law, and work through learning modules about prompt engineering, different generative AI tools and best practices. The portal is free for OBA members and Ontario law students.
“Lawyers need to know how AI works,” says Lachance, principal at PGYA Consulting and former president and CEO of the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII).
“I wanted to create an environment where lawyers can experiment. By using the technology, you learn how to use it.”
The Innovation Strategist: Nicole Black — from substack.com by Tom Martin and Nicole Black
Where I interview Nicole Black about how she merged her legal expertise with her passion for technology to become a leading voice in legal innovation
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Legal Liabilities of AI for Attorneys and Small Firms — from ethicalailawinstitute.org by Trent Kubasiak
Many small firms and solo attorneys could be in for a nasty shock when it comes to the use of AI. A detailed report from NYU’s Journal of Legislation and Public Policy is shedding light on the potential legal liabilities of using generative AI. Co-authored by EqualAI CEO Miriam Vogel, former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, and others, the report underscores a widespread misconception—that liability for AI-related outcomes rests solely with the developers of these technologies.
For attorneys and small business owners, this misconception can be dangerous. As Vogel explains, “There are so many laws on the books that people need to know are applicable.” From lending and housing regulations to employment law, the use of AI—even indirectly—can expose firms to significant risks.
Challenges And Opportunities Of Digital Transformation In US Law Firms — from forbes.com by Chad Sands
So, what is driving the transformation?
Some adoption of new “legal tech” is literally being forced by legacy software companies who are shutting down older, server-based technology platforms. But most law firms are now increasingly becoming more proactive in planning and executing their digital transformation strategies on their own.
This is no longer a choice or matter of “Why should we?”
It’s a question of “When will we?”
There are several factors driving this shift, one being client expectations.
Fresh Voices On Legal Tech with Ilona Logvinova — from legaltalknetwork.com by Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell, and Ilona Logvinova
The world of AI and legal tech is evolving ever more rapidly, and it is all too common for lawyers to feel intimidated at the thought of keeping up with the constant barrage of change. How should lawyers maintain their tech competence? Dennis and Tom talk with Ilona Logvinova about her work in tech and AI innovations for lawyers. She shares her career journey and offers perspectives on leveraging technology to create new and better opportunities for attorneys to thrive in their work.
AI Insights for Legal: Ten Key Takeaways from Summit AI New York — from techlawcrossroads.com by Stephen Embry
Despite the shortcomings, it still was a good Conference. (i.e., the Summit AI New York). I learned some things and confirmed that many of the AI related issues being faced by legal are also being faced by many other businesses. What were my top ten takeaways? Here they are in no particular order:
Teacher Shortage: Is Hybrid or Remote Teaching the Answer? — from edtechmagazine.com by Adam Stone
In these uncertain times, K–12 schools use technology to better support students and teachers.
How Can Remote or Hybrid Teaching Help?
A shift to virtual learning can help close the gaps.
First, remote work can draw more people into the field. “For some folks, particularly with the pandemic and teaching for a year or more online, they found that model appealing to them from a professional and personal standpoint,” Carbaugh says.
While many educators still prefer face-to-face interactions, he says, others may find the ability to work from home appealing.
Virtual learning can also broaden the candidate pool in hard-to-fill roles. In STEM, for instance, “you might have someone who is willing to teach a class for you in addition to their normal job,” Speegle says. “They can teach computer science, biology or calculus for an hour a day, and they’re done.”
What Happens When Public School Districts Embrace Hybrid Schools? — from asthe74million.org by Eric Wearne & Tom Loud
With a fifth of its school-age children engaged in homeschooling, one Tennessee district found a way to connect them to the public system
With one in five school-age children engaged in homeschooling, Blount County Schools decided in 2018 to offer an option aimed at bridging the best of both homeschooling and public school, while offering a flexible schedule and college preparatory academics.
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While the hybrid schooling model is not necessarily new, two developments have emerged in recent years. First, interest in attending, founding, and working at these schools has increased since the Covid pandemic; and second, conventional public-school systems are starting to get into the game.
Launchpad Jobs — from burningglassinstitute.org; via Paul Fain’s Education Pipeline posting
Launchpad Jobs highlights how nondegree workers can achieve career success through strategic job choices. It reveals that nearly 2 million workers without college degrees earn six-figure salaries, demonstrating that fulfilling and well-paying careers are accessible without a traditional four-year education.
The report identifies key 73 roles, termed “Launchpad Jobs,” that offer a combination of strong wages, job stability, and upward mobility. These include positions such as EMTs, electricians, and bank tellers, which often serve as steppingstones to long-term success. Using big data analysis of career histories this report maps the trajectories of workers starting in various roles, showcasing how initial job choices influence future earnings and advancement potential.
Why College Freshman Enrollment Declined and What it Could Mean for Students — from usnews.com by Sarah Wood
Experts cite possible reasons for the 5% overall enrollment drop in fall 2024 and implications for the current admission cycle.
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Speaking of learning ecosystems, this next piece is absolutely incredible in terms of learning ecosystems from other nations!!!
China leads world in massive open online courses: Ministry of Education — from globaltimes.cn by Chen Xi; via GSV
China has established the world’s largest online education system, according to a document sent by the Ministry of Education to the Global Times on Wednesday.
As of now, the country has developed over 30 various online course platforms, with more than 97,000 massive open online courses (MOOCs) made available, 483 million registered users, and 1.39 billion learning instances. Additionally, 440 million instances of students obtaining course credits have been recorded, making China’s number of MOOCs and learners the highest in the world, according to the document.
Furthermore, a national smart education platform – the Smart Education of China in Higher Education – has launched 31,000 high-quality online courses, with 78,000 teachers participating in teaching and over 16.82 million users visiting, with more than 93 million visits, covering 183 countries and regions worldwide.
Many of these courses have garnered high praise among global students.
2025 Job Skills Report — from coursera.org
Uncover the fastest-growing skills with the Job Skills Report 2025. This practical resource draws on data from Coursera’s 5 million enterprise learners to highlight the skills and learning experiences that employees, students, and job seekers will prioritize for career success* in 2025.
This year’s report reveals that generative AI (GenAI) is the most in-demand skill, with enterprise course enrollments soaring by 866% year-over-year. By upskilling learners globally, industry, higher education, and governments can unlock AI’s potential $15.7 trillion in global economic value ?by 2030.**
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Break the monopoly on higher education pathways — from fastcompany.com by Antonio Gutierrez; via GSV
New models prove that younger and underserved populations are finding success with skills-based programs and hybrid educational models.
The Duet-SNHU model proves that accessible, flexible, and cost-effective alternatives are possible and scalable. Meanwhile, the explosion of nondegree credentials offers additional pathways to skills-focused career readiness, reflecting a growing appetite for innovation in education. To remain competitive in the global economy, the U.S. must embrace these alternatives while reforming traditional institutions.
Policymakers must prioritize funding based on performance metrics like graduation rates and job placements, and accreditors must hold institutions accountable for real-world outcomes. Business leaders, educators, and community stakeholders must champion scalable models that deliver equity and opportunity. The stakes are too high to cling to an outdated system. By disrupting the status quo, we can create an education system that serves all Americans and strengthens the economy for generations to come.
The State of Flexible Work: Statistics from The Flex Index — from flexindex.com
Flex Report Q4 2024
Hybrid and Remote Work by the Numbers
And you thought return to office policy was settled! For a while, it looked like 2-3 days per week in the office would be the future of work in America.
Yet this quarter has brought significant changes to the landscape. Major companies like Amazon, Dell, and The Washington Post announced their plans for a full return to office. Then came a shift in the political atmosphere, with Trump’s victory and potential incoming changes requiring full-time office work for government employees.
These developments raise important questions about where workplace flexibility is headed. Are we witnessing the beginning of a broader shift back to Full Time In Office? Is the era of fully flexible work coming to an end? Or is this simply another evolution in how companies structure their workplace policies?
In this report, we dig into US-wide trends to see if the high-profile shifts toward Full Time In Office reflect broader market movement or just isolated cases. We examine how different industries are approaching flexibility, from Technology’s continued embrace to the challenges faced by sectors dependent on physical presence. Plus, we explore the divide in how companies of different sizes approach workplace flexibility. Are we truly heading back to the office full time, or is the future of work more nuanced than the headlines suggest?
Episode 302: A Practical Roadmap for AI in K-12 Education with Mike Kentz & Nick Potkalitsky, PhD
In this episode of My EdTech Life, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Kentz and Nick Potkalitsky, PhD, to discuss their new book, AI in Education: The K-12 Roadmap to Teacher-Led Transformation. We dive into the transformative power of AI in education, exploring its potential for personalization, its impact on traditional teaching practices, and the critical need for teacher-driven experimentation.
Striking a Balance: Navigating the Ethical Dilemmas of AI in Higher Education — from er.educause.edu by Katalin Wargo and Brier Anderson
Navigating the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) while upholding ethical standards requires a balanced approach that considers the benefits and risks of AI adoption.
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the world—including higher education—the need for responsible use has never been more critical. While AI holds immense potential to enhance teaching and learning, ethical considerations around social inequity, environmental concerns, and dehumanization continue to emerge. College and university centers for teaching and learning (CTLs), tasked with supporting faculty in best instructional practices, face growing pressure to take a balanced approach to adopting new technologies. This challenge is compounded by an unpredictable and rapidly evolving landscape. New AI tools surface almost daily. With each new tool, the educational possibilities and challenges increase exponentially. Keeping up is virtually impossible for CTLs, which historically have been institutional hubs for innovation. In fact, as of this writing, the There’s an AI for That website indicates that there are 23,208 AIs for 15,636 tasks for 4,875 jobs—with all three numbers increasing daily.
To support college and university faculty and, by extension, learners in navigating the complexities of AI integration while upholding ethical standards, CTLs must prioritize a balanced approach that considers the benefits and risks of AI adoption. Teaching and learning professionals need to expand their resources and support pathways beyond those solely targeting how to leverage AI or mitigate academic integrity violations. They need to make a concerted effort to promote critical AI literacy, grapple with issues of social inequity, examine the environmental impact of AI technologies, and promote human-centered design principles.1
5 Free AI Tools For Learning & Exploration — from whytryai.com by Daniel Nest
Have fun exploring new topics with these interactive sites.
We’re truly spoiled for choice when it comes to AI learning tools.
In principle, any free LLM can become an endlessly patient tutor or an interactive course-maker.
If that’s not enough, tools like NotebookLM’s “Audio Overviews” and ElevenLabs’ GenFM can turn practically any material into a breezy podcast.
But what if you’re looking to explore new topics in a way that’s more interactive than vanilla chatbots and more open-ended than source-grounded NotebookLM?
Well, then you might want to give one of these free-to-try learning tools a go.
How to adopt GenAI within your legal department or law practice — from legaldive.com by Justin Bachman
Capital spending and ROI will be top of mind for legal executives moving forward with AI legal tools in 2025. Here are some best practices.
Dive Brief:
Along the lines of legaltech, also see:
Ethereal, Glowing Curtains Drape Over Lake Michigan in Reuben Wu’s Light Paintings — from thisiscolossal.com by Kate Mothes and Reuben Wu
Edge of origin. pic.twitter.com/sAfLQjAqKf
— Qyraxos (@qyraxos) December 7, 2024
Artist Spotlight: Jessica Vollrath — from booooooom.com by Staff and Jessica Vollrath
Colossal’s Top Articles of 2024 — from thisiscolossal.com
Introducing Gemini 2.0: our new AI model for the agentic era — from blog.google by Sundar Pichai, Demis Hassabis, and Koray Kavukcuoglu
Today we’re excited to launch our next era of models built for this new agentic era: introducing Gemini 2.0, our most capable model yet. With new advances in multimodality — like native image and audio output — and native tool use, it will enable us to build new AI agents that bring us closer to our vision of a universal assistant.
We’re getting 2.0 into the hands of developers and trusted testers today. And we’re working quickly to get it into our products, leading with Gemini and Search. Starting today our Gemini 2.0 Flash experimental model will be available to all Gemini users. We’re also launching a new feature called Deep Research, which uses advanced reasoning and long context capabilities to act as a research assistant, exploring complex topics and compiling reports on your behalf. It’s available in Gemini Advanced today.
Over the last year, we have been investing in developing more agentic models, meaning they can understand more about the world around you, think multiple steps ahead, and take action on your behalf, with your supervision.
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Try Deep Research and our new experimental model in Gemini, your AI assistant — from blog.google by Dave Citron
Deep Research rolls out to Gemini Advanced subscribers today, saving you hours of time. Plus, you can now try out a chat optimized version of 2.0 Flash Experimental in Gemini on the web.
Today, we’re sharing the latest updates to Gemini, your AI assistant, including Deep Research — our new agentic feature in Gemini Advanced — and access to try Gemini 2.0 Flash, our latest experimental model.
Deep Research uses AI to explore complex topics on your behalf and provide you with findings in a comprehensive, easy-to-read report, and is a first look at how Gemini is getting even better at tackling complex tasks to save you time.1
Google Unveils A.I. Agent That Can Use Websites on Its Own — from nytimes.com by Cade Metz and Nico Grant (NOTE: This is a GIFTED article for/to you.)
The experimental tool can browse spreadsheets, shopping sites and other services, before taking action on behalf of the computer user.
Google on Wednesday unveiled a prototype of this technology, which artificial intelligence researchers call an A.I. agent.
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Google’s new prototype, called Mariner, is based on Gemini 2.0, which the company also unveiled on Wednesday. Gemini is the core technology that underpins many of the company’s A.I. products and research experiments. Versions of the system will power the company’s chatbot of the same name and A.I. Overviews, a Google search tool that directly answers user questions.
Gemini 2.0 is the next chapter for Google AI — from axios.com by Ina Fried
Google Gemini 2.0 — a major upgrade to the core workings of Google’s AI that the company launched Wednesday — is designed to help generative AI move from answering users’ questions to taking action on its own…
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The big picture: Hassabis said building AI systems that can take action on their own has been DeepMind’s focus since its early days teaching computers to play games such as chess and Go.
AI Agents vs. AI Assistants: Know the Key Differences — from aithority.com by Rishika Patel
The same paradigm applies to AI systems. AI assistants function as reactive tools, completing tasks like answering queries or managing workflows upon request. Think of chatbots or scheduling tools. AI agents, however, work autonomously to achieve set objectives, making decisions and executing tasks dynamically, adapting as new information becomes available.
Together, AI assistants and agents can enhance productivity and innovation in business environments. While assistants handle routine tasks, agents can drive strategic initiatives and problem-solving. This powerful combination has the potential to elevate organizations, making processes more efficient and professionals more effective.
Discover how to accelerate AI transformation with NVIDIA and Microsoft — from ignite.microsoft.com
Meet NVIDIA – The Engine of AI. From gaming to data science, self-driving cars to climate change, we’re tackling the world’s greatest challenges and transforming everyday life. The Microsoft and NVIDIA partnership enables Startups, ISVs, and Partners global access to the latest NVIDIA GPUs on-demand and comprehensive developer solutions to build, deploy and scale AI-enabled products and services.
Google + Meta + Apple New AI — from theneurondaily.com by Grant Harve
What else Google announced:
AI Agents: Easier To Build, Harder To Get Right — from forbes.com by Andres Zunino
The swift progress of artificial intelligence (AI) has simplified the creation and deployment of AI agents with the help of new tools and platforms. However, deploying these systems beneath the surface comes with hidden challenges, particularly concerning ethics, fairness and the potential for bias.
The history of AI agents highlights the growing need for expertise to fully realize their benefits while effectively minimizing risks.
Nieman Lab.Predictions for Journalism, 2025. — from niemanlab.org by Mira Lowe
Prediction: Journalism education leads the change we seek
In this evolving landscape, journalism educators continue to prepare their students for technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors driving the industry. In 2025, college journalism programs will push forward and adapt to meet workforce demands, student expectations and community needs. Keep an eye on developments in these key areas:
“Training the next generation of journalists means preparing them to be global citizens.”
Why You Need a News Vacation — from davidepstein.substack.com by David Epstein
We’re not made for 24/7 feeds of catastrophe
I’ve noticed a small trend among journalists I follow — writing about their own versions of news vacations. Amanda Ripley, the author of High Conflict (who I interviewed recently), wrote in 2022 about how she stopped reading the news after two decades as a news junkie. The news, she wrote, had become too constant, and too uniformly negative with too few “solutions stories,” and left her feeling hopeless and like she had a lack of agency in the world.
I don’t think this means that we should abandon keeping up with the news. I think it would be disastrous if we all did that. (And I happen to have an extra-special place in my heart for local news.) But I think regular breaks are healthy, and helpful. As I prepare to turn in the first draft of my new book, I’m grateful that focusing on the project forced me into a few breaks from the news, and to turn to slower sources of information and wisdom. From now on, I plan to take a news vacation every year.
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My news consumption varies throughout the days, weeks, and months. Sometimes I catch a lot of it…sometimes not much at all. I get bummed out about a lot of what’s called news these days. I call the news on TV the “Death & Dying Report.” Even the weather seems to have to be deadly if it is to qualify for coverage. Then there’s the “Who killed who report” (dating back years ago if current material is running scarce). Then there’s the “How are we going to survive this new virus or that new disease?” Etc.
It’s an agenda of fear that the networks are focused upon. Hmmm…I’ll stop there for today.
Just 10% of law firms have a GenAI policy, new Thomson Reuters report shows — from legaltechnology.com by Caroline Hill
Just 10% of law firms and 21% of corporate legal teams have now implemented policies to guide their organisation’s use of generative AI, according to a report out today (2 December) from Thomson Reuters.
While Thomson Reuters 2024 Generative AI in Professional Services report shows AI views among legal professionals are rapidly shifting (85% of law firms and corporate legal teams now think AI can be applied to their work) the report shows that legal organisations have a way to go in terms of setting the ground rules for the use of AI. Just 8% said that GenAI is covered under their existing technology policy, while 75% of firms said they don’t have a policy and 7% said they don’t know.
Artificial Lawyer’s 2025 Predictions – Part One — from artificiallawyer.com
I expect to see a lot more agentic AI systems in law: services that break complex tasks into component parts or checklists, complete them with a mix of software, lawyers, and allied legal professionals, then reassemble them into complex first drafts of legal work.
Ed Walters
Integrated Legal Ecosystems
The silos that have historically divided in-house legal teams, external counsel, and other stakeholders will evolve, thanks to the rise of integrated legal ecosystems. End-to-end platforms will provide seamless collaboration, real-time updates, and shared knowledge, enabling all parties to work more effectively toward common goals. Legal departments will turn to these unified solutions to streamline legal requests, offer self-service options, and improve service delivery.Sacha Kirk
2025 will be the year of agentic AI. It will be the year that end users of legal services finally get legal work resolved for them autonomously.
Richard Mabey
AI Enhances the Human Art of In-House Counsel Leadership — from news.bloomberglaw.com by Eric Dodson Greenberg (behind a paywall)
Transactional lawyers stored prized forms in file drawers or consulted the law library’s bound volumes of forms. The arrival of databases revolutionized access to precedent, enabling faster and broader access to legal resources.
There is little nostalgia for the labor-intensive methods of the past and no argument that some arcane legal skill was lost in the transition. What we gained was increased capacity to focus on higher-order skills and more sophisticated, value-driven legal work. AI offers a similar leap, automating repetitive or foundational tasks to free lawyers for more sophisticated work.
Thanks for dropping by my Learning Ecosystems blog!
My name is Daniel Christian and this blog seeks to cover the teaching and learning environments within the K-12 (including homeschooling, learning pods/micro-schools), collegiate, and corporate training spaces -- whether those environments be face-to-face, blended, hyflex, or 100% online.
Just as the organizations that we work for have their own learning ecosystems, each of us has our own learning ecosystem. We need to be very intentional about enhancing those learning ecosystems -- as we all need to be lifelong learners in order to remain marketable and employed. It's no longer about running sprints (i.e., getting a 4-year degree or going to a vocational school and then calling it quits), but rather, we are all running marathons now (i.e., we are into lifelong learning these days).
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