Small-firm AI productivity gains reopen the boundary question

A Legal Futures feature says UK lawyers may save 140 hours a year with AI, rising to 240 hours within three years, while 78% of legal professionals using AI can handle more work and 77% say it improves work quality. For wellbeing leaders, the question is whether those hours become recovery, learning and client focus, or simply more matters, faster response expectations and always-on pressure.

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