16 October 2026
Who Cares Who Wrote It?
The legal academy, and perhaps many other fields, is at a curious juncture. We have largely accepted AI as a tool for refinement—for polishing language, organising footnotes, checking citations, and formatting documents to meet journal specifications. Yet we have drawn a bright line. AI must not be used for ideation, argument development, and initial writing. One can test arguments with AI-based platforms, probe for weaknesses, and refine logic through dialogue with these systems. However, the generation of core ideas and legal reasoning must remain human, and writing must remain distinctly personal. But is this the right standard to adopt? Continue reading >>
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