Daily Mail business and AI article

I've heavily adopted AI in my practice, but, and this is crucial, not at the expense of being human. Even though I only act for businesses, my work is still relationship-driven, and people still want advice from a human. So the human side of things leads; the tech is behind the scenes. AI is revolutionising the way I work, saving hours each week. From using automated email writing, to admin work, and even to things like preparing contracts, the time savings are incredible. But it is vital that safeguards are put in place, for any business not just regulated ones like mine. For me, that means I do not ask AI to start from scratch, or give "advice" on something I do not know about. That is dangerous. It is an aide, not a replacement. I see it very much like a paralegal who is on probation!

I have led seminars and written a book on AI for Lawyers (www.lawyersprompt.co.uk) so if there is further detail required here, let me know.

Comment from Professor Paul Lee, Regenerative Orthopaedic Surgeon.

AI is already changing how medicine works, but not in the way people often fear. In orthopaedics and regenerative medicine, we now use AI to analyse scans, track movement, and map recovery patterns that the human eye alone can miss. The real value is earlier detection and better timing of treatment—especially in conditions like osteoarthritis, where decisions are often made too late.
This is not about replacing doctors. Clinical judgement, examination, and patient conversation remain central. But AI does change what we spend our time doing. Routine data sorting and parts of imaging review are increasingly automated, allowing clinicians to focus on complex decisions and patient care.

Used properly, AI improves accuracy and consistency, but it must remain clinically governed. Medicine is still about people. AI simply helps us see earlier, decide better, and treat more precisely.

Most SME aren't sacking people because of AI. They're just quietly not replacing the ones who leave. The BCC said 54% of SMEs now use AI tools (double the 2024 figure) but the BCC continued that only one in ten have anything beyond basic chatbots and writing assistants. They're stretching smaller teams, not building automated empires. The real driver is cost, not technology. NIESR revealed that recent policy changes pushed the cost of hiring entry-level workers up 7% in real terms. Bloomberg published Accenture research showing half of business leaders now expect net job losses from AI, up from a third two years ago. But the damage isn't where people are looking. Resultsense showed new UK startups are creating one fewer job each than at any point since records began. The BCC forecasts youth unemployment hitting 17% this year. Entry-level roles are disappearing not because AI is brilliant at them, but because the economics of hiring someone to learn on the job no longer stacks up.