No, Virginia, WestWorld Robots Won't Be Fielding Gavels In Your Future.

Artificial Intelligence Is Changing The Legal Industry For The Better. The human like robots on WestWorld are not the future. They aren't even the future of law. They are fictional beings who populate a world of magic and mystery. They are not real. The practice of law is grounded in facts, and client relationships, and dispute resolution. Artificial Intelligence can analyze more data, more accurately, and faster than humans can. However, AI can't make human judgments. AI can't do a better job of connecting with humans in a drama of human conduct. Get over it, Hollywood. I have no objection to the glorification of fantasy creatures in order to get viewers or votes. But, we must always remember that the modern courtroom is the same as it has always been, a place for human beings to resolve their differences in a fair setting. Modern law practice requires human emotion, tempered by human rationality. Enjoy the latest episode of the WestWorld fantasy. But, leave your magical thinking at the door. We have real work to do.