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As AI faces rising compliance costs in Europe, LegalTech innovation is also at risk of stagnation. European law firms and legal departments must navigate these regulations while adopting AI tools for greater efficiency. Without regulatory reform, Europe risks falling behind in LegalTech advancements, leaving it vulnerable to competition from the US and China.
Source: DW
Europe's stringent regulations on AI are putting pressure on LegalTech, as rising compliance costs challenge firms to adapt. Companies like Meta and Apple are withholding their latest AI models from the European market, citing an unpredictable regulatory landscape. This also impacts legal professionals who rely on AI for tasks such as legal bill review, matter management, and data analytics.
Legal departments across Europe, already dealing with tight budgets and increasing operational complexity, must adopt AI-driven LegalTech solutions to remain competitive. However, many fear that overregulation will stifle innovation, reducing the efficiency gains AI promises. As legal departments weigh these factors, the regulatory burden complicates efforts to integrate AI into workflows, leaving European firms at a disadvantage compared to their US counterparts.
For the LegalTech sector to thrive in Europe, a balance between regulation and innovation is essential. Legal professionals call for harmonised rules across the EU and US, aiming for a framework that enables both compliance and technological advancement. Without reform, Europe risks ceding leadership in AI-enabled legal services to more flexible markets like the US and China.
Read more: DW