AI makes junior patent attorneys instantly better but may quietly stunt their professional growth

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A three-month field experiment with 133 patent attorneys shows that AI boosts immediate performance, with junior lawyers gaining the most.

A three-month field experiment with 133 patent attorneys shows that AI boosts immediate performance, with junior lawyers gaining the most.

However, when the AI is taken away, only senior attorneys retain the benefits. This suggests that baseline expertise is a prerequisite for turning AI-assisted practice into lasting skill.

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