Serena Wellen dives into the latest LexisNexis survey to uncover some interesting ChatGPT information. While the report indicates research, increasing efficiency and drafting emails are the top three uses for ChatGPT, some people are concerned about its usage. Serena writes, "Surprisingly, law students are among the most apprehensive - particularly when it comes to the way law is taught." I have to admit that surprised me as well. She goes on, "Only 9% of law students surveyed said they are currently using generative AI in their studies and only 25% say they have plans to eventually incorporate it into their work." Why are they reluctant?
They're Concerned About The Accuracy and Validity of Research
They're Worried About Academic Integrity
They're Convinced It Will Inhibit Critical Thinking
They're Worried About Career Paths
It sounds very reasonable to me. With a hat tip to Bob Ambrogi, be sure to read more at LawNext: Learning the Law with AI: Why Law School Students Are Tentative about Using ChatGPT
Published June 9, 2023.
