Why AI can't replace good judgment

Reid Hoffman called AI a "consensus machine." Here's why that's great news for smart lawyers.

Recently, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman called AI a “consensus machine.”

He’s right. And that’s exactly why good lawyers won’t just survive—they’ll dominate.

The consensus trap

AI excels at finding patterns. It spots what most people believe. It summarizes the conventional wisdom.

But legal thinking? That’s not about following the herd.

It’s about knowing wh…