AI in the legal world: an investigation

In 2024, a man in his mid-seventies unexpectedly died following cardiac surgery. The hospital followed standard protocol, reporting the death to the coroner's service, as the cause was unclear.

Anthony Searle, a barrister specializing in clinical negligence, was instructed by the family to represent them. To get to the bottom of what had happened, Searle needed to ask the surgeons some probing questions. However, his request for an independent expert report was declined, causing frustration.

The original article suggests how AI could, in the future, support legal professionals in analyzing large amounts of data and identifying relevant elements for case preparation. This could lead to greater efficiency and accuracy in legal work, but also raises ethical and accountability issues regarding the use of such technologies.