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Generative AI and the Future of Contracts, Law and Design

In: Generative AI, Contracts, Law and Design

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  • Marcelo Corrales Compagnucci

    (University of Copenhagen, Center for Advanced Studies in Bioscience Innovation Law (CeBIL)
    Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics, Harvard Law School)

  • Helena Haapio

    (University of Vaasa, School of Accounting and Finance, Business Law
    Tampere University, JARGONFREE Contract Language Research Group
    Lexpert Ltd)

  • Mark Fenwick

    (Kyushu University, Faculty of Law)

Abstract

This chapter serves as an introduction to this collection by exploring the transformative intersection of Generative AIGenerative AI (GenAI), contracts, law, and design. It highlights how advanced machineMachine learning models are reshaping legal practice, contracts, and contracting. GenAI—a subset of artificial intelligenceIntelligence—uses large datasets to create original content and provide new opportunities for automating legal tasks, enhancing contract accessibility, and promoting proactive legal strategies. The chapter delves into the technological underpinnings of GenAI, including examples such as OpenAI's ChatGPTChatGPT and DALL·E, Anthropic’s ClaudeClaude, GitHub Copilot, Google’s Bard and Gemini, and DeepSeek. It also examines the ethical and regulatory implications of AI adoption, focusing on the principles of “Responsible AI,” and discusses the importance of human-centric designHuman-centric design in preparing legal tools and solutions intended to drive policy and strategic objectives. Additionally, it provides a brief overview of the book’s content, outlining key topics such as proactive lawProactive Law, contract designContract design, intellectual property, privacyPrivacy communicationPrivacy communication, and health dataHealth data governanceGovernance. By providing case studies and practical insights, the chapter offers a comprehensive overview of GenAI’s impact on contracting and the legal domain and sets the stage for further discussions on its applications, challenges, and future directions.

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  • Marcelo Corrales Compagnucci & Helena Haapio & Mark Fenwick, 2025. "Generative AI and the Future of Contracts, Law and Design," Perspectives in Law, Business and Innovation, in: Marcelo Corrales Compagnucci & Helena Haapio & Mark Fenwick (ed.), Generative AI, Contracts, Law and Design, pages 1-10, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:perchp:978-981-95-2058-9_1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-2058-9_1
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