11 Conclusion

This course has considered the importance of horizon scanning. It has discussed different sources of information for keeping up to date with GenAI developments, and it has highlighted the importance of AI literacy.

Change appears to be happening at such a rapid rate and there is so much media hype and fear around AI that it can feel quite overwhelming.

The Gartner Hype Cycle maps the five stages of a technology’s life cycle:

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People will be at different stages but many of us might be somewhere between stage 2 and stage 3. At this stage it probably feels quite messy, so we need to be realistic about what we can do: try to carve out some time to learn about AI, explore the tools, and develop your understanding. Even if you don’t want to use GenAI, it is important to recognise that AI is being integrated into existing technologies, so it is essential to understand the implications of the technology and the risks and challenges.

Thank you for taking part in this course. We hope you found the eight courses both interesting and valuable, and you now have a deeper understanding of GenAI in the context of law, the advice sector and the legal profession.

While this marks the end of our courses, we hope it is just the beginning of your learning journey. AI is rapidly transforming society, and a greater awareness of its legal and ethical implications is essential to ensure it benefits all aspects of our lives. We encourage you to stay curious, continue exploring, and actively engage in the AI discourse.