University of Minnesota Law study finds that high-achieving law students score worse on exams when using ChatGPT

September 15, 2023

LEGAL CHEEK — The grades of high achieving law students suffer when they are given access to artificial intelligence tools, new research has found. But low performers saw a significant increase in performance.

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USC Gould Law professor Robin Craig discusses environmental law expertise in connection to California wildfires

September 13, 2023

USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — “The recognition that controlled burning is a useful tool is rising, as it should,” said William Deverell, professor of history, spatial sciences and environmental studies at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. “

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New research report looks use of generative artificial intelligence by law professors

September 13, 2023

YAHOO!FINANCE — A groundbreaking report titled “Survey of Law School Faculty, Use of ChatGPT” has been released, offering in-depth insights into how law school faculties are integrating ChatGPT into their research, teachings, and scholarships. 

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Validating law students’ work in the age of ChatGPT

September 13, 2023

LSAC — The rise of generative AI, notably ChatGPT, in academic settings poses a challenge to maintaining academic integrity.

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The pros and cons of generative artificial intelligence in higher education

September 13, 2023

INSIDE HIGHER ED — The University at Albany’s $200 million AI plans. A $60 million donation to boost artificial intelligence work at Indiana University at Bloomington.

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Opinion: Law schools should take a page from med schools in a post-AI landscape

September 12, 2023

BLOOMBERG LAW — Bar exams moved online during the pandemic, fueling attention to issues under discussion, such as widely varying bar pass rates from state to state, and large costs to graduates of prep courses needed even after three years of law school.

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University of Virginia Law professor Danielle Citron discusses research on deepfakes and election law

September 7, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — University of Virginia political experts are raising alarm that political operatives could develop attack ads using computer-generated “deepfake” videos and recordings and deploy them at the last minute to turn the tide of an election.

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Law schools may find challenges enforcing bans on generative artificial intelligence

September 6, 2023

ABA JOURNAL — Using artificial intelligence to write admissions essays now comes with significant risks at the University of Michigan Law School, which recently asked applicants to certify that they did not use the technology for drafting purposes.

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University of Minnesota Law conducts research on using ChatGPT during law school exams  

September 6, 2023

REUTERS — Low-performing law students scored higher on final exams when given access to artificial intelligence, while their high-performing classmates performed worse when using the technology, a new study at the University of Minnesota found.

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Law firm bans all legal practitioners and staff from using ChatGPT

September 6, 2023

JDJ JOURNAL — Law firm Michael Best & Friedrich has prohibited its legal practitioners and staff from utilizing ChatGPT, an open-source generative AI tool, within their professional capacities.

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