Why I Write This
I’m Tosi Adegbija, a computer engineering professor and researcher who writes about AI and the legal field from an engineer’s perspective. I’ve spent years in conversations with lawyers about technology, and what keeps pulling me back is how high the stakes are and how poorly the topic is served. Most of what lawyers encounter about AI is either sales material or hype. I wanted to write something more pragmatic.
The legal profession is bombarded with vendor claims about AI, most of which assume the transformation has already been decided and you’d better get on board. Not understanding what AI can and can’t do carries real risk. If, by reading what I write here, you become more clear-eyed about AI’s capabilities and never submit a brief generated by ChatGPT without validating its references, I’d consider that a win.
My particular focus is on how privacy drives ROI in AI deployment. This gets buried in all the hype, and most AI marketing conveniently glosses over it.
I like to challenge ideas, find holes in arguments, and have my own challenged in return. Some of my conclusions may not align with conventional wisdom. Some of what I write here is underpinned by my peer-reviewed research, some by building and testing AI tools and frameworks, and some of it is me thinking out loud.
If you have any thoughts on what I write, want to bring me in for a talk or consulting engagement, or just want to say hi, reach me at tosi@tosibriefs.com—I read every email.