‘What a judge sees when counsel outsources their professional judgment to a machine.’ Link: https://nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articles/law/opinion/2026/do-not-delegate-the-thinking

‘Over the past academic year, I served as the Inaugural Faculty Fellow for Artificial Intelligence (AI) at my university, a mid-sized public institution in the South. In that time, I acted as an AI curriculum developer, community resource, media personality, and intermediary between faculty and administration. I orchestrated a free AI certificate program that boasts…

‘Despite AI tools becoming increasingly embedded in academic practice, little is known about how university students integrate them into their writing processes. We examine how students engage with AI across different writing tasks, and how this engagement is shaped by individual factors including AI literacy, writing confidence, trust, authorship concerns, and motivation. Study~1 surveys 107…

‘Danielle Crowley is getting tired of people telling her to use generative artificial intelligence (genAI). As a marine zoologist at Bangor University, UK, she says that she is pretty much the only PhD student in her cohort who does not use it. She has seen colleagues use genAI tools for coding and for getting the…

‘A move by global pop icon Taylor Swift to trademark her voice marks the latest step in celebrity fears over AI manipulation, according to an intellectual property expert.’ Link: https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/stars-move-swiftly-protect-image-taylor-lodges-ai-trademarks

‘It’s the stuff of science fiction cinema, or particularly breathless AI company blogposts: new research finds recent AI systems can independently copy themselves on to other computers.’ Link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/07/no-one-has-done-this-in-the-wild-study-observes-ai-replicate-itself

‘The rise of large language models (LLMs) has triggered a series of unintended consequences for the global research community, most notably an avalanche of AI-enabled, low-quality academic papers.’ Link: https://wonkhe.com/blogs/detection-tools-wont-save-the-scholarly-record-from-the-ai-paper-avalanche/

‘[T]he Appellant does not seem to have appreciated that AI provided him with artificial case law. The majority of the cases relied upon by the Appellant either do not exist, do not support the propositions in the way stated in his emails, or they have been superseded by more recent case-law.’ Link: https://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKFTT/TC/2026/673.html

‘Responding to the growth and use of AI by local solicitors, the Law Society of Northern Ireland has launched new guidance on the Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.’ Link: https://lawsoc-ni.org/news/new-ai-guidance-provides-support-for-solicitors-in-northern-ireland

Link: https://www.judiciary.uk/speech-by-the-master-of-the-rolls-artificial-intelligence-and-the-judiciary/

Link: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/425/made

‘The University of Surrey will have embedded AI use into all of its degree programmes by September. Annika Bautz explains why doing so in a discipline-specific way was so crucial.’ Link: https://wonkhe.com/blogs/ai-literacy-is-not-enough-universities-must-teach-through-disciplinary-standards/

‘As proponents of AI claim it will soon replace software engineers, what does this mean for qualitative researchers and research software development? Reflecting on an eight-month experiment building a qualitative research app through “vibe coding”, Dipanjan Saha, Gemma Lough, and Tatsuya Akutsu argue that while AI offers researchers a viable way to build custom software, it does not eliminate…

‘As artificial intelligence (AI) technology becomes more sophisticated and more deeply integrated into the daily lives of individuals, its potential to exacerbate existing social inequalities is a growing concern. A national survey of U.S. adults (N = 10,087) was used to examine disparities in AI awareness between those of high and low socioeconomic status (SES) groups and…

‘Nearly half (47%) of UK job seekers have had an AI interview, research from the hiring platform Greenhouse has found.’ Link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/01/uk-job-hunters-frustration-ai-interviews

‘As artificial intelligence expands into the legal information profession, law librarians are confronted with the tension between the adoption of emerging technologies with an outsized environmental impact and sustainability. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a blueprint to achieve a better future for all and seek a balance between economic growth, social inclusion, and the…

‘An enduring access-to-justice crisis leaves most low- and middle-income people without meaningful assistance for civil legal problems. In response, several U.S. jurisdictions have experimented with licensing legal paraprofessionals—such as Limited License Legal Technicians (LLLTs)—to provide a circumscribed set of services directly to the public. Using Washington State’s pioneering LLLT program and its successors as a…

‘Many companies are investing heavily in AI but failing to translate isolated productivity gains into meaningful business results. The problem is a “micro-productivity trap,” where firms optimize tasks without rethinking workflows or value creation, preventing organization-wide impact. This article outlines four steps to escape this trap—strategically narrowing use cases, reimagining cross-functional workflows, engaging frontline employees, and…

‘We are stuck in a deluge of meaningless content that threatens human creativity. Here’s a simple way to mitigate its harms.’ Link: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/30/tax-ai-slop

‘This Article examines the “human in the loop” argument regarding the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in court proceedings, challenging the intuition that AI assistance is inherently less problematic than full delegation. It argues that even limited AI support can risk blurring the lines between human and AI decision-making, posing significant dangers for human…

‘The rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence is profoundly reshaping how cultural and knowledge resources are created, shared, and governed, exposing significant gaps in existing frameworks for understanding, protection, and oversight. While intellectual property regimes (IPRs) remain one of the primary mechanisms available to artists, creators, cultural workers, and Indigenous knowledge holders to protect their…

‘Higher education is undergoing a noticeable transformation in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Universities are grappling to find answers to some of the fundamental questions: What does it mean to educate students in an AI-driven world? How can universities ensure that their teaching keeps up with the evolving AI technologies? And how to ensure that education remains relevant in this changing landscape?’ Link: https://bilt.online/decolonising-ai-introduction/

Link: https://www.judiciary.uk/speech-by-the-chancellor-of-the-high-court-legal-professional-privilege-in-the-age-of-ai/

‘Matthew Lee, Barrister (England and Wales), considers how using artificial intelligence in the creation of witness statements (AI-assisted witness statements) in civil proceedings may impact on the weight and admissibility in light of the observations of HHJ Klein in Godwin v Godwin [2026] EWHC 923 (Ch).’ Link: https://naturalandartificiallaw.com/ai-assisted-witness-statements-godwin/

‘The employment law expert tells Catherine Baksi that chatbots are costing businesses — in both time and money’ Link: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/law/article/rena-christou-ai-has-opened-the-floodgates-to-meritless-claims-wrqcmkcxs

‘In 1950, “when computers were new and unimpressive by today’s standards,” Alan Turing first suggested the “possibility of intelligent machines.” Turing proposed the “Imitation Game,” by which a human judge would type questions to a computer and a human; the computer won if the judge could not identify which answers were machine generated. Turing explored…

‘On 31 March 2026, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published its Report, “Recruitment Rewired: an update on the ICO’s work on the fair and responsible use of automation in recruitment”, setting out its findings and regulatory expectations for employers using AI‑enabled or automated tools in recruitment.’ Link: https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/employment-law-blog/recruitment-rewired-what-employers-need-to-know-about-automated-recruitment

‘AI is fast becoming a vital part of how law firms can afford to carry out legal aid work, according to the practice director of the country’s largest legal aid practice.’ Link: https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/ai-playing-vital-role-in-managing-legal-aid-work

‘At institutions like Bryn Mawr College, libraries are emerging as AI sandboxes where students and faculty experiment with the tools and learn responsible use.’ Link: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/academic-life/2026/03/13/how-libraries-shape-ai-literacy-campus

‘Empirical evidence increasingly demonstrates that generative artificial intelligence has the capacity to improve the speed and quality of legal work, yet many lawyers, judges, and clients are reluctant to fully embrace AI. One important reason for hesitation is the concern that AI may undermine the human reasoning and judgment on which competent legal practice depends.…

‘A guide for beginners wondering whether AI tools can replace content design fundamentals.’ Link: https://medium.com/@an0ushka_71464/do-you-need-content-design-in-the-age-of-ai-590d19a6e8fa

‘State legislators love using chatbots.’ Link: https://www.economist.com/united-states/2026/04/23/artificial-intelligence-is-creeping-into-american-lawmaking

‘The right to be forgotten is becoming increasingly difficult to enforce in practice for genomic data trained on Artificial Intelligence (AI) models. Once genomic data is used to train AI models, it becomes embedded in the model’s parameters. As these systems learn, they can enable the re-identification of individuals and the inference of health risks.[1]…

‘LexisNexis® Legal & Professional and Luminance has announced a strategic alliance enabling mutual in-house legal customers to leverage LexisNexis legal AI technology powered by LexisNexis® Protége, delivering insights grounded in authoritative legal content and Shepard’s citations directly within the Luminance platform, with seamless access to Lexis+ with Protégé for more complex, end-to-end legal workflows. The alliance…

‘If you’re following AI news, you’re probably getting whiplash. AI is a gold rush. AI is a bubble. AI is taking your job. AI can’t even read a clock. The 2026 AI Index from Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, AI’s annual report card, comes out today and cuts through some of that noise.’…

‘Debates about generative AI in higher education have been informed by studies of completed student papers, or self-reported survey data. Research shows that artificial intelligence tools can support learning, but also has raised concerns, including students’ overreliance, cheating, and the potential degradation of critical thinking and engagement.’ Link: https://theconversation.com/college-students-are-writing-with-ai-but-a-pilot-study-finds-theyre-not-simply-letting-it-write-for-them-276856

‘The use of AI to generate criminal court transcripts – long proposed by campaigners for more open justice – is to be tested, the Ministry of Justice announced today. In the research HM Courts & Tribunals Service will test the accuracy of its in-house developed system, Justice Transcribe, in recording Crown court proceedings.’ Link: https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/ai-to-get-a-court-transcription-try-out/5126462.article

‘It has been argued that for feedback to be effective, it needs to be provided quickly, close to the act of learning production. However, increasing student numbers, and additional demands on lecturers, makes this goal look unachievable. A radical solution may be needed to combat this: could Generative AI provide useful feedback to students at…

‘A barrister has reported herself to the Bar Standards Board (BSB) after submitting authorities hallucinated by artificial intelligence (AI) to the High Court.’ Link: https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/barrister-self-reports-to-bsb-after-citing-fake-cases-in-skeleton

Link: https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWFC/OJ/2026/71.html

‘Generative AI is set to transform the legal profession, though its most promising uses and ultimate effects are still unclear. While AI models like GPT-4 improve efficiency, they can also “hallucinate” and may undermine legal judgment, particularly in complex tasks typically handled by skilled lawyers. This article examines two emerging AI innovations that may mitigate…

‘As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages.’ Link: https://www.wired.com/story/the-internets-most-powerful-archiving-tool-is-in-mortal-peril/

‘When their key product was faced with unfavorable scientific evidence and the risk of regulation, most businesses in the 20th century defended themselves by sowing doubt on an industrial scale. Big AI is doing something radically different: it floods the zone with potential future risks.’ Link: https://algorithmwatch.org/en/how-existential-risk-became-the-ai-industrys-most-successful-strategy/

‘In 2024, Google launched AI Overview on Google Search. This feature places a summary response to most user search queries atop the search engine results page (SERP) powered by Google’s Gemini AI model. This summary is prepared through the aggregation and synthesis of the sources below the AI Overview on the SERP. This aggregation process…

Link: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Exeter.Law-Teachers.nf3_.pdf

‘AlgorithmWatch has been investigating how the ever-greater use of AI tools, such as chatbots, could have impacts for democracies. One important, but under-considered, route for impact by AI is when it is used by people with power within democracies – our governments, officials, and politicians. This risks the biases and preferences of AI models finding…

‘If lawyers using AI forget it is just a tool, and stop being ethical responsible lawyers, it will cause mayhem – Flora Page KC explores the legal and ethical pitfalls and offers essential guidance on developing good, safe AI practices in-house.’ Link: https://www.counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/what-if-ai-in-legal-workplaces

‘Making litigators declare that they did not use artificial intelligence (AI) in preparing witness statements would “be counter to the pro-innovation approach adopted in the UK and reduce the efficiency that AI has introduced in certain tasks”, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has argued.’ Link: https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/declarations-on-ai-in-witness-statements-would-reduce-efficiency

‘British banks will be given access in the next week to a powerful AI tool that was deemed too dangerous to be released to the public, as a series of senior finance figures warned over its impact.’ Link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/17/finance-leaders-warn-over-claude-mythos-as-uk-banks-prepare-to-use-powerful-anthropic-ai-tool

‘Rosalind English talks to Jacob Turner, barrister at Fountain Court Chambers, and Michael Workman, former lawyer at the Law Commission. Both are AI experts who have taken part in assembling the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce draft Legal Statement regarding liability for AI-related harm in England and Wales, pertaining to private law.’ Link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8887364-ai-and-its-impact-on-private-law-liability-causation-proximity-and-other-legal-hurdles