Don't Ban AI in Law Schools Just Yet
a16z · x · 2026-07-16
a16z shared an article by Steven Sinofsky, arguing against preemptive bans on AI in educational settings.
Key points from the article include:
- Past bans on new technologies have often hindered progress;
- New tools introduce new ways to fail, but also new ways to succeed;
- A better approach is to hire "AI-native users" and let them explore novel uses for AI.
The overall stance is that instead of banning it outright, users should be allowed to figure out the new technology in real-world environments.
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