Field experiment: AI boosts junior patent attorneys now, but only seniors retain gains
The Decoder · rss · 2026-10-24
A three-month field experiment with 133 patent attorneys found AI tools boost immediate performance, with junior lawyers gaining the most. But when the AI is removed, only senior attorneys retain the benefits.
- Baseline expertise appears to be a prerequisite for turning AI-assisted practice into lasting skill
- The finding echoes prior studies on coders and consultants: AI amplifies the strong; weaker performers revert once the tool is gone
- Implicit risk for juniors: instant performance gains may quietly stunt professional growth
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