Harry Elias Partnership LLP Managing Partner Philip Fong was quoted in The Straits Times article titled “Lawyers have to be legally strong and digitally fluent to thrive in future: Edwin Tong.”
Commenting on the adoption of artificial intelligence in legal practice, Philip shared that the firm has already subscribed to an AI service provider and implemented an internal AI policy. He noted that AI is particularly effective in handling work that is time‑consuming and low‑value, allowing lawyers to focus on higher‑value tasks.
Philip also welcomed the recently issued guide on the use of generative AI, describing it as timely and necessary. While acknowledging AI’s potential, he cautioned against over‑reliance on the technology.
“AI has its limitations and it tends to hallucinate because AI cannot say no to a question. It will try to answer, even if it does not have the answer,” he added.
Read more: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lawyers-have-to-be-legally-strong-and-digitally-fluent-to-thrive-in-future-edwin-tong?ref=latest
