Chief Justice John Roberts says AI may make work harder for young lawyers

Chief Justice John Roberts said artificial intelligence will change legal work and could make early-career roles tougher, and he described being "completely befuddled" when his son used AI to create a song about their dog.

Chief Justice John Roberts spoke at Rice University and discussed how artificial intelligence is changing legal work. He said the job of both young lawyers and partners is likely to change and that future lawyers will need to be nimble. Roberts warned it could be particularly hard for young lawyers because AI can complete some tasks much faster. He also described being "completely befuddled" when his son showed him how AI produced a song about their dog in different styles. Key points: - Roberts said AI will alter legal tasks and put pressure on young lawyers and law firms. - He cautioned judges may feel pressure when AI gives probabilistic answers about case outcomes. - Roberts said he was "completely befuddled" after his son used AI to create a song about their dog. Summary: Roberts' remarks underscore possible shifts in how legal work gets done and how judges assess cases. Undetermined at this time.