Author: Fitri Astari Asril
Introduction
A decade ago, the idea that technology would significantly impact the legal profession, based on analysis, logic, and intuition, seemed unfathomable. The legal landscape appeared impervious to imminent threats from technological advancements. However, over time, technology has replaced many vital functions once carried out by humans, including in the legal domain. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence, particularly exemplified by ChatGPT, has generated enduring debates, as its capability to furnish direct responses to intricate questions, formerly necessitating legal experts’ analysis and understanding, reflects society’s growing propensity to depend on AI, given its efficiency in promptly addressing simple queries and handling complex matters by drawing from extensive training data.
The questions loom large: Can AI fundamentally displace the legal profession and its related positions? Or, conversely, can AI create a new paradigm that optimizes the performance of lawyers? To what extent can legal practitioners overcome these challenges, and how far does the “security” of AI implementation serve the interests of lawyers and the legal practice?
