The future of AI in the legal profession

The increasing prevalence and accessibility of artificial intelligence (AI) has allowed more companies to use AI to analyze data and engage with customers. While AI-powered software is already being utilized to carry out simple legal tasks, recent technological advancements are enabling AI to take responsibility for a significant amount of legal work. According to a 2017 report, 39 percent of Thomas Reuters in-house counsel agree that AI will become commonplace within the legal profession over the next decade. So, what exactly is AI, and how can it be effectively utilized in litigation? The term "artificial intelligence" is used to describe how computers perform tasks that are typically regarded as requiring human intelligence.