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In the Media
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Bloomberg Law: Florida, Ohio Consider Dropping ABA After Texas Cuts Ties (2)
Dean Austen Parrish cautioned that abandoning the ABA could lead to “an absolute mess,” with law schools facing “50 state standards — and those might be conflicting.”
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National Jurist: The 25 Most Influential People in Legal Education
Dean Austen Parrish was named one of The National Jurist’s “25 Most Influential People in Legal Education,” recognizing his national leadership and impact on the field.
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Fast Company: People are using Grok to create lewd images of women and young girls
Professor Ari Waldman is quoted on the recent misuse of AI image tools, noting that these incidents reflect a broader history of discriminatory technology and calling for greater accountability from developers.
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National Law Review: 85 Predictions for AI and the Law in 2026
In The National Law Review’s annual AI predictions survey, Dean Austen Parrish said legal education will see “fast-paced experimentation and innovation” with AI, but noted the “biggest surprise may be the lack of big surprises” in 2026.
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