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AI Snake Oil · THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
AI Won’t Automatically Make Legal Services Cheaper
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Artificial intelligence has filed the appropriate forms to reduce legal costs, but the relevant departments have not yet approved its request. Filing status: pending.
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