Why Law is Becoming the New Battle Ground in This AI Era (with Co-lead of AI Research at Thomson Reuters)

In this episode, I’m talking with Alexander, Co-lead of AI Research at Thomson Reuters. He is the former founder of a specialised AI research company, acquired by Thomson Reuters, that developed Large Language Models (LLMs) for law from the ground up. His team is now focused on building the Thomson LLM, a specialized model designed to achieve the high-stakes reliability that generic AI models lack.

We talk about the "tectonic shifts" currently reshaping the industry, from Harvey’s bold move into celebrity marketing to Big Tech’s aggressive verticalization into the legal sector. You’ll hear perspectives on the power of "live legal data" and a survival guide for trainees that most law firms are completely missing.

The Harvey Specter Move: Why a celebrity brand collaboration signals a shift from "slick tech" to mainstream dominance.

The 18-Month Prediction: Analyzing the Microsoft AI chief's bold claim and what it really means for junior associates and support staff.

Big Tech vs. Legal Tech: Why companies like Anthropic and Google are moving from being "horizontal" providers to "vertical" competitors.

The Survival of the Fittest: Why the next 10 years won't be won by Microsoft plug-ins, but by those who capture the "cognitive steps" of living lawyers.

Advice for Trainees: How to become "half-lawyer, half-AI expert" to remain indispensable in a shrinking cohort.

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