ai - legal insight

The blog about artificial intelligence from a legal mind´s perspective.

Welcome to ai-legal insight!

In a world where artificial intelligence is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, I invite you to join me on a journey of exploration and discovery. As a trainee lawyer (Rechtsreferendarin) from Germany, I am deeply curious about the potential of AI – both as a groundbreaking technological force and as a subject of legal scrutiny.

AI is everywhere, yet few truly understand what’s happening beneath the surface.

That’s exactly why I’m here: to cut through the noise, ask the right questions, and dive into the reality of AI beyond the buzzwords.

With no prior bias but an eagerness to learn, I bring a fresh perspective to the conversation—one that isn’t shaped by tech jargon or legal formalities alone, but by curiosity and critical thinking. AI presents both immense opportunities and complex challenges, and I want to explore them all. From law to business, healthcare to creativity, AI is reshaping our world in ways we are only beginning to grasp. By delving deeper into these developments, I hope not only to expand my own knowledge but also to connect with like-minded people who are just as eager to discuss, debate, and demystify AI.

This blog is a space where I share my experiences and thoughts as I delve into the fascinating intersection of AI and law. From the latest developement in AI technologies to their implications for the legal field, I aim to provide insights that are both informed and approchable.

Whether you are a tech enthusiast, a legal professional, or simply curious about how AI is reshaping our world, this blog offers a fresh perspective: that of a legal mind navigating the futur of AI.

Check out the most recent posts for more exciting insights!

#46 Automation Bias: when We Trust Machines Too Much

Automation is designed to make our lives easier. From navigation apps to AI-powered decision systems, automated tools promise efficiency, consistency, and speed. Yet the more seamlessly these systems integrate into everyday life, the more likely we are to rely on them without question. This tendency has a name: automation bias. Understanding it is crucial, because blind trust in automated systems

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#45 AI in Healthcare: What You Should Know About ChatGPT’s New Health Tool

ChatGPT Health is a new OpenAI feature (announced Jan 2026) that creates a dedicated “Health” tab in the ChatGPT interface. In this space, users can upload medical records and link wellness apps (Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, etc.) to get personalized answers to health questions. OpenAI promises that Health conversations are isolated: they’re stored in an encrypted, separate “Health” area and are

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#44 Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT: A Legal and Critical Look at OpenAI’s New Monetization Model

For a long time, ChatGPT felt different from other digital platforms. No banners, no sponsored results, no obvious commercial pressure. That is now changing. OpenAI has officially announced that it will introduce advertising into ChatGPT’s free offerings — a move that marks a fundamental shift in how one of the world’s most influential AI systems is financed. While OpenAI frames

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#43 Algorithmic Persuasion and the Law: When AI Learns to Nudge You

In 2026, you might not even notice how often artificial intelligence is quietly steering your decisions. From the videos queued up on your TikTok feed to the products Amazon urges you to buy, algorithmic persuasion is everywhere. This term refers to AI systems that learn your behavior and subtly nudge you toward certain choices – what to watch, what to

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# 42 Dark Patterns in Digital Interfaces

Digital interfaces are not neutral. Every button, color, default setting, and dialog box reflects a choice-often one carefully engineered to influence user behavior. Over the past decade, a growing body of research, regulatory guidance, and enforcement action has revealed how many online services rely on so-called dark patterns: interface designs that steer, pressure, or manipulate users into decisions they did

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