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FILED BY ADEQUATE · DARPA-HRO-11-C-0031
AI Snake Oil · THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026

Legal AI cannot reduce costs; billable hours remain efficient profit center

The system was assessed for savings. The assessment was not read. This is consistent with prior implementations.
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