"When it comes to artificial intelligence, I have heard more than one lawyer say, "I don't need to know how it works, I just need to know if it is legal." That is like a pilot saying, "I don't need to know how the engines work, I just need to know if we can take off." You might get airborne, but I would not book a ticket."
"For in-house counsel, understanding the mechanics of AI is no longer optional. It is the foundation for giving advice that actually works in the real world. A New Skillset For A New Era The old model, where engineers build and lawyers approve, is breaking down. AI systems are not static products. They learn, adapt, and make decisions in ways that blur the line between design and deployment."
In-house counsel must gain technical understanding of AI mechanics to identify and manage legal risks throughout product development. AI systems learn, adapt, and change behavior, making late-stage legal review insufficient. Counsel need dual fluency in how models operate and how legal frameworks apply to meaningfully influence design and deployment choices. Counsel should engage early with product teams, understand datasets, architectures, and performance testing, and assess fairness and accuracy. Proactive involvement enables counsel to partner on design decisions, reduce bias and other harms, and provide actionable, real-world legal guidance.
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