Gen AI Makes Legal Action Cheap -- and Companies Need to Prepare: In this new era, companies need to be proactive about addressing their vulnerabilities.

The article discusses how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal action is becoming cheaper and more accessible, posing challenges for companies. It highlights a case where an AI bot was used to file comments on a proposed rule, resulting in a significant number of comments and potentially delaying or jeopardizing the rule. The article argues that this is indicative of a broader disruption in how individuals and businesses engage with the law. It also discusses the increased legal exposure for companies due to geopolitical volatility and declining rule of law, as well as the potential for AI-powered legal attacks. The article suggests that companies need to be proactive in addressing their vulnerabilities and preparing for this new reality. [Extracted from the article]