“Hyperlaw: AI Will Change How Law Evolves” by AI Frontiers

Subtitle: As AI makes legal work significantly cheaper, the burden on courts may increase. Some areas of law could see precedent shift faster as a result. Henry Thompson, Professor of Economics at the University of Mississippi — August 17, 2026 History shows that new technologies have often brought about significant changes in the law. The proliferation of rail and heavy machinery during the Industrial Revolution increased the number and severity of accidents. This spurred a shift from strict liability (businesses were liable for harm caused by their activities) to negligence (businesses would