Legal Departments Move From Testing AI to Governing It
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Legal departments are shifting from testing AI to governing autonomous AI agents, using contract addenda to manage risk.Summary
Legal departments, once hesitant to adopt technology, now deploy AI agents that review contracts, monitor regulations, and handle discovery without continuous human oversight. This shift forces general counsel to govern autonomous systems, using contract addenda to limit vendor liability and protect against noncompliance. Companies like Microsoft and Harvey are delivering specialized AI tools, and a FTI‑Relativity survey shows 87% of GCs now use generative AI, with formal technology roadmaps rising to 53%.
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