The new disruptor in technology and academia has been ChatGPT and similar AI. The programs provide answers to any question asked by users and as new models have come out, they have become more accurate. As a user, ChatGPT provides a one-stop solution to answers as opposed to pouring through links on the Google or Microsoft Edge. I have not used ChatGPT because I have not had a purpose for it. Most users have used it for answers to homework assignments, quizzes, or other assignments. This can be dangerous as programs are being developed to identify when AI was used to draft an answer. This is largely why I have avoided using ChatGPT. As a soon-to-be lawyer, I do not feel concerned about the growth of these AI programs because there typically is not a straightforward answer in the law. That is why there is two sides to a case. The law is also very relational, which can not be replaced with AI. However, it can be utilized to help conduct legal research and become more efficient at identifying case law. However, the actual arguments will still need to be drafted by a trained attorney, and I do not see that changing for at least a long time, if ever.
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