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EPISODE · May 15, 2025 · 44 MIN

Do AIs Dream of Electric Elephants

from Further Comments · host Damien Riehl & Horace Wu

Send us Fan MailJoin hosts Damien and Horace in their deep dive into the current state and future of AI in the legal sector. They tackle three major topics: (1) the hype cycle of AI in tech, (2) the using autonomous agentsin legal practices, and (3) the feasibility of achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Whether you're a legal professional, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the intersection of AI and law, this episode is a good pulse check on the zeitgeist. 00:00 The Elephants in the Room01:34 Understanding the Gartner Hype Cycle01:46 Debating the Hype: Individual vs Organizational Perspectives04:23 Visualizing the Hype Cycle05:11 Legal Tech and the Hype Cycle13:01 Transition to AI Agents21:45 Legal Research Tasks and AI Workflows22:13 Human Involvement in AI Legal Workflows23:14 Trusting AI in Legal Contexts23:35 AI Verification and Confidence Scores24:42 Challenges in AI Verification29:33 Ethical Considerations in AI Usage33:56 Defining Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)36:18 AI's Current Capabilities and Future Potential41:50 Practical Applications and Limitations of AI43:48 Encouragement to Experiment with AI

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts Damien and Horace in their deep dive into the current state and future of AI in the legal sector. They tackle three major topics: (1) the hype cycle of AI in tech, (2) the using autonomous agentsin legal practices, and (3) the feasibility of achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Whether you're a legal professional, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the intersection of AI and law, this episode is a good pulse check on the zeitgeist. ...

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