Legal AI: in three years, its use has moved from the experimental stage to widespread adoption
The OpinionWay survey published by LexisNexis provides an interesting, albeit limited, snapshot of how the use of generative AI tools is evolving within the legal profession. Conducted amongst just 150 professionals (50 solicitors, 50 notaries and 50 general counsels), it indicates that 57 per cent now have at least one artificial intelligence tool within their organisation. Of those who have access to it, only 27… per cent use it regularly. Spectacular growth in usage This figure may seem modest, but the increase is dramatic compared with the first surveys carried out following the launch of ChatGPT. In 2023, a previous study by LexisNexis reported that only 19 per cent of French legal professionals were using generative AI. Internationally, a survey also conducted in 2023 amongst 3,752 lawyers in the United…