A report by PwC says artificial intelligence could create more jobs than it displaces over the next 20 years—a conclusion that may allay concerns that new technology could lead to widespread cuts across the legal profession.

PwC’s report cites the “professional, scientific and technical services” sector, which includes law, as one of two sectors expected to see the largest net increase in jobs as a result of the rise of AI, with a 16 percent increase expected by 2038.

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