New Report Finds More Lawyers Use AI, But For What Tasks?

A recent industry survey shows more law firms and legal departments use artificial intelligence for routine work like document review, research, and first drafts. Software vendors are shifting from subscriptions to per-token pricing, which organizations bill back to clients and internal units. These tools produce higher quality work without decreasing overall billed hours.

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