The May/June 2025 issue of AALL(American Association of Law Libraries) Spectrum features an article by Leland Sampson titled “Generative AI & Legal Research: A Mismatch?” In this article, Sampson explores how law librarians are navigating the rise of generative AI tools and the challenges they present for legal research.
While GenAI technologies like ChatGPT are increasingly being used for drafting, instruction, and administrative tasks, the article highlights a shared hesitation among professionals to rely on them for substantive legal research. Sampson offers insight into why this disconnect exists, along with strategies to better understand and work with these emerging tools.
It’s a quick read for anyone interested in the evolving intersection of legal research and artificial intelligence.
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