Opinion | AI won’t replace lawyers. It will create more of them.

Suleyman and Susskind both foresee AI augmenting legal work rather than eliminating it. The piece suggests that as AI lowers costs, demand for legal services will expand, leading to more jobs for lawyers. It compares this to historical trends where technology has increased employment in professional services by creating new roles and reducing barriers to access.

The article contrasts with popular fears that AI will automate legal tasks such as document review and contract analysis. Instead, it posits that AI will enable lawyers to handle more cases and provide services to clients who previously could not afford them. No specific data or counterarguments are provided in the excerpt.