AI's Impact On The Legal Realm: Challenging Traditional Mastery?

Consider the words of Elon Musk: We are seeing the most destructive force in history here. We will have something that is smarter than the smartest human. There will come a point where no job is needed – you can have a job if you want one for personal satisfaction, but the AI will be able to do everything'. This perspective invites us to reflect on the historical waves of industrial revolutions and their impact on professions, particularly in the legal field.

Rewind to the late 18th century: the first industrial revolution. The advent of the steam engine revolutionized transportation, rendering animal traction obsolete. Despite fervent opposition from horse-drawn carriage magnates, who raised countless concerns about the steam vehicles' stability, safety, and environmental impact, the new technology prevailed. This shift not only led to the redundancy of horses but also threatened the economic stronghold of carriage company owners.