<p>Is AI making legal writing too easy—and too cheap? In this episode, Jen Leonard and Bridget McCormack explore how generative AI tools are reshaping writing as a professional skill. They discuss the paper “Making Talk Cheap,” which argues that when anyone can generate polished text, writing loses its value as a signal of skill, effort, or merit. What does this mean for hiring, advancement, and lawyering in the AI era? Plus, they unpack a new Wharton study showing how enterprise AI use is soaring—with real ROI—while sharing personal stories of AI’s practical impact.</p><p><strong>Topics Covered:</strong></p><ul><li>Wharton’s 2025 report on enterprise AI adoption and ROI (vs. the “failed pilots” narrative)</li><li>How generative AI is leveling the playing field in writing quality</li><li>The <strong>Making Talk Cheap</strong> study on devalued written work and hiring signals</li><li>Implications for legal hiring, promotion, and skill development in the AI era</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>