NOTES & PERSPECTIVES
Ideas for a changing profession.
Jonathan Nessler’s articles on AI, legal practice, and the economics of professional work.
What Is Jev? TypeSafe AI’s Decision Model Explained for Lawyers
Learn how Jev turns text into typed decisions, how Choice, Score, and Noul work, and where law firms should test its accuracy, privacy, and limits.
Read article →September 11, 2026AI Agents Are Here. Trust Still Has to Be Earned.
Meta Muse and Apple’s Siri AI bring AI agents closer to everyday life. Here’s what their privacy, permissions, and safety controls mean for human trust.
Read article →September 11, 2026AI in September 2026: Faster Models, Harder Oversight
Explore September 2026 AI trends: GPT-6 Astra, Claude Fable 5.1, Gemini 3.8 Flash, and the oversight challenges facing lawyers and business leaders.
Read article →September 8, 2026OpenAI’s Navier–Stokes Claim: A Breakthrough with Unfinished Business
OpenAI’s Navier–Stokes claim raises questions about proof verification, research credit, and trust in AI-assisted discovery. Explore what remains unresolved.
Read article →April 25, 2026What Is an Agentic Lawyer? AI Agents in Legal Practice
Explore what an agentic lawyer means, how AI agents could change legal work, and why professional judgment remains essential. Watch the overview.
Read article →April 18, 2026AI and the Legal Profession: Beyond the Billable Hour
An essay on how AI could reshape law firm economics, client expectations, staffing, and the value of legal expertise, inspired by Infinite Counsel.
Read article →April 7, 2026Claude Mythos Preview and Project Glasswing: April 2026
An April 2026 perspective on Claude Mythos Preview, Project Glasswing, and the implications of powerful AI systems for cybersecurity and professional work.
Read article →March 7, 2026March 2026 AI Model Releases: What Lawyers Should Know
A March 2026 review of new AI models and agentic workflows, with implications for legal research, drafting, vendor selection, and professional oversight.
Read article →March 1, 2026AI in National Security: A March 2026 Perspective
A March 2026 discussion of AI in national security, defense partnerships, military applications, and the ethical questions surrounding their use.
Read article →February 24, 2026Claude Cowork Enterprise Integrations: February 2026
Review the February 2026 Claude Cowork announcement and its implications for enterprise integrations, workflow automation, and professional AI adoption.
Read article →February 22, 2026AGI and the Economy: Work, Inequality, and Governance
Explore scenarios for how artificial general intelligence could affect employment, inequality, governance, and the economics of professional work.
Read article →February 14, 2026AI Conversations and Legal Privilege: The Policy Debate
Examine arguments for and against protecting AI conversations, including confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, and the Heppner case discussed in this essay.
Read article →February 6, 2026Kling AI 3.0: A February 2026 Video Generation Overview
A February 2026 overview of Kling AI 3.0, AI video workflows, and the creative possibilities and questions raised by generative video tools.
Read article →February 4, 2026AI Capabilities and the Future of Professional Expertise
An essay connecting developments in genomics, reasoning, and healthcare to broader questions about AI capabilities and the future of legal expertise.
Read article →February 1, 2026Crypto and AI: Trust, Identity, and Autonomous Agents
Explore how blockchain and AI intersect through digital identity, provenance, decentralized trust, and the possibility of agents that transact autonomously.
Read article →January 31, 2026AI Agents as Junior Lawyers: Opportunities and Oversight
A January 2026 perspective on AI agents in legal workflows, including research, drafting, due diligence, and the need for professional supervision.
Read article →January 30, 2026OpenClaw and Moltbook: Personal Agents and AI Networks
A January 2026 look at OpenClaw, Moltbook, personal AI agents, and the questions raised by networks where software agents interact with one another.
Read article →January 29, 2026The MOSAIC Model and Universal High Income
Explore Peter Diamandis’ MOSAIC proposal, universal high income, and the questions AI-driven abundance raises about work and wealth distribution.
Read article →January 29, 2026AI, Automation, and Jobs: A 2026 Perspective
Examine a 2026 perspective on AI-driven job changes, automation, reskilling, and the tension between productivity gains and workforce disruption.
Read article →January 28, 2026Amazon’s Project Dawn and the Changing Nature of Work
A January 2026 reflection on Amazon’s Project Dawn, organizational change, and what AI-driven efficiency could mean for professional work.
Read article →January 27, 2026Clawdbot to Moltbot: The January 2026 Rebranding
Read the January 2026 account of Clawdbot’s rebranding to Moltbot and follow the related article on its later OpenClaw identity.
Read article →January 25, 2026Clawdbot and AI Agents: Implications for Lawyers
A January 2026 introduction to Clawdbot and agent-based AI, exploring task execution, professional workflows, and implications for legal practice.
Read article →January 22, 2026AI in Legal Workflows: Research, Drafting, and Review
Explore how AI changes legal research, drafting, and workflows, and why a lawyer’s judgment and responsibility remain central to the work.
Read article →September 17, 2025The History of the Billable Hour and AI’s Impact
Explore the history of hourly billing and how AI-driven efficiency could reshape law firm pricing, staffing, and the economics of legal practice.
Read article →September 14, 2025Why Lawyers Need to Understand Artificial Intelligence
Learn why understanding AI matters for legal research, discovery, billing models, client expectations, and the future of professional judgment.
Read article →January 2, 2024AI Prompt Engineering: Practical Writing Principles
Improve AI prompts with clear goals, useful context, examples, and constraints. Explore practical principles for reviewing and refining AI responses.
Read article →November 20, 2023Using AI to Brief Legal Cases: A Worked Use Case
Read a 2023 example of using AI to brief legal opinions, then explore related guidance on context limits, prompting, and professional oversight.
Read article →November 4, 2023Will AI Save the World? Reviewing Marc Andreessen’s Essay
A review of Marc Andreessen’s 2023 essay on AI, exploring its optimistic arguments alongside questions about risks, work, and human judgment.
Read article →October 28, 2023AI in Cybersecurity: Uses, Risks, and Generative AI
Explore how generative AI could support cybersecurity decoys, how LLMs differ from honeypots, and why defensive systems need testing and oversight.
Read article →October 22, 2023A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence
Trace ideas behind artificial intelligence through early ambitions, research milestones, AI winters, and the development of modern AI systems.
Read article →October 7, 2023Discussing Web Content with AI: A 2023 Product Note
Read the original AI Artisan announcement about discussing webpages with an AI model, with links to broader guidance on prompts and context windows.
Read article →October 2, 2023Approaching AI with Curiosity: A 2023 Perspective
A 2023 reflection on trying AI tools, building confidence, and learning through experimentation, with links to current foundational AI guides.
Read article →September 19, 2023Everyday AI Examples and the Rise of Generative AI
Explore everyday uses of artificial intelligence, how generative AI creates content, and the distinction between specialized systems and general AI.
Read article →September 14, 2023Common AI Misconceptions: Capabilities and Limits
Examine common misconceptions about AI, including robots, jobs, emotions, accuracy, and who can use it, with links to foundational explanations.
Read article →September 13, 2023Discussing PDFs with AI: A 2023 Product Note
Read the original AI Artisan PDF discussion announcement and explore related guidance on document context, prompting, and reviewing AI outputs.
Read article →September 4, 2023Labor Day 2023: Work, Technology, and AI
A Labor Day 2023 reflection on work, technological change, and AI, with related reading on automation, employment, and professional judgment.
Read article →August 26, 2023How Machines Learn: Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Understand how machines learn from data, how machine learning relates to deep learning, and what training means for the AI tools people use.
Read article →August 22, 2023How to Use Large Language Models Like ChatGPT
An introductory guide to using large language models, understanding their capabilities, and exploring practical ways to work with AI-generated text.
Read article →August 8, 2023AI in the Classroom: Uses for Teachers and Schools
Explore uses of AI in teaching, including personalized learning, tutoring, administrative tasks, and student engagement, with responsible-use context.
Read article →August 5, 2023Personal AI Assistants: Capabilities and Future Questions
Explore how personal AI assistants could develop through personalization, conversation, connected devices, and stronger privacy and security practices.
Read article →August 1, 2023Traditional Chatbots vs. ChatGPT: What Changes?
Compare rule-based chatbots with language-model chatbots, including how they respond, their limitations, and implications for customer communication.
Read article →July 28, 2023AI in Banking: Applications and Adoption Challenges
Explore applications of AI in banking, from customer support to fraud detection, and the challenges financial institutions face when adopting AI.
Read article →July 25, 2023AI for Beginners: Where to Start Learning
Start learning about AI with an introduction to machine learning, neural networks, language processing, and why the technology matters in everyday work.
Read article →July 18, 2023AI Risks and Responses: Jobs, Privacy, Bias, and Security
Explore common AI risks involving jobs, privacy, bias, dependence, and security, alongside approaches to addressing them through responsible use.
Read article →July 12, 2023AI in Education: Personalized Learning and Challenges
Explore how AI can support education through personalization and analytics, alongside questions about access, implementation, and responsible adoption.
Read article →June 30, 2023AI in Journalism: Reporting, Automation, and Ethics
Explore how AI can assist news reporting and newsroom workflows, alongside questions about accuracy, editorial responsibility, and human oversight.
Read article →June 20, 2023AI in Healthcare: Applications and Challenges
An introduction to AI applications in healthcare, including diagnosis, personalized treatment, and research, with links to wider responsible-AI concepts.
Read article →June 18, 2023AI in Legal Practice: An Introduction to Key Uses
Explore applications of AI in legal practice, including research, document review, and efficiency, with related reading on workflows and oversight.
Read article →June 14, 2023AI and Personalized Learning: Adaptive Education Tools
Learn how adaptive systems, learning analytics, and interactive tools can support personalized education, with related reading on AI in classrooms.
Read article →June 13, 2023Generative AI for Social Media: Content and Creativity
Explore uses of generative AI for social media content, creative workflows, and audience engagement, with links to responsible-use fundamentals.
Read article →June 12, 2023Large Language Models for Essays: Uses and Limitations
Explore how language models can support academic writing, the limits of their outputs, and ethical considerations when using AI for papers and essays.
Read article →June 11, 2023AI’s Evolution, Applications, and Future: A 2023 Overview
Read a 2023 overview of AI’s evolution, applications, and possible future impact, then explore the foundational guide to what artificial intelligence means.
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