Richard Susskind

In this conversation, Richard Susskind, a renowned professor and author specializing in legal technology, shares his insights on the future of law. He discusses his new book, tackling the implications of AI in the legal field, and the urgent need for innovation in legal practices. Richard also highlights the transformation caused by COVID-19: a surge in automation but a lag in genuine innovation. He emphasizes how generative AI is changing service delivery and calls for reforms in legal education to equip future lawyers for an AI-driven landscape.

Isabel Hilton, an international journalist and founder of China Dialogue, explores Angola's controversial proposal to impose severe prison sentences on fake news, highlighting the implications for press freedom. Yossi Meckleberg discusses the complex international diplomacy surrounding Hamas and trade tensions. Richard Susskind shares insights from his book on AI, stressing the transformative impacts on the legal sector and the importance of ethical governance as technology evolves. They all weave a narrative of caution amid rapid global changes.

Richard Susskind, an influential author and speaker on law and technology, dives deep into the transformative power of AI in the legal field. He discusses the ethical implications of AI, urging legal professionals to rethink their roles and embrace technology. Susskind highlights the phenomenon of "not-us thinking," where individuals doubt AI's impact on their own professions. He emphasizes the necessity of public dialogue around AI’s future and explores the philosophical questions surrounding consciousness and legal accountability in an AI-driven world.