What if AI isn’t about efficiency?

Everyone talks about AI saving time. But what if that's not the primary benefit?

I've noticed something unexpected while working with lawyers using AI:

The biggest benefit they report isn't time savings. It's mental relief.

Tasks that used to be draining—first drafts, outlines, summaries—now happen in minutes.

But the real magic isn't the speed. It's how it changes the feel of the work.

Real-World Example

I recently chatted with a D.C. l…