{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"AI Evolution: One Year Later \u2013 Transforming Legal Ops and Embracing the Future with Christian Lang &amp; Whitney Stefko","description":"In the August episode of the UpLevel View podcast, we are honored to welcome back Whitney Stefko from Ford and Christian Lang of LEGA, who join hosts Brian Hupp and Brandi Pack to discuss advancements in AI capabilities and adoption. We'll explore strides in productivity and efficiency within legal operations, reflecting on past predictions and new developments. Tune in to discover AI's transformative potential and enhance your legal leadership vision today! &amp;nbsp; Highlights  Changes in client interactions regarding GAI over the past year. Whitney on industry\u2019s poor change management and needing to focus on the human aspect. Importance of holistic training on technology usage, with anticipation for GPT-5\u2019s release. Brandy\u2019s perspective on organizational readiness and leadership modeling. The risk of employees smuggling unapproved GAI tools into the workplace. Need for companies to be proactive with AI adoption rather than having a \u201czero risk\u201d mentality. Brian on the importance of creating safe spaces for AI experimentation. Whitney on the variance in organizations\u2019 maturity regarding GAI adoption. Prediction: Increased focus on back-office use cases with clearer ROI in the next year. Christian\u2019s prediction: More significant security incidents likely in the next 12 months. Whitney\u2019s prediction: Impact of GPT-5 and the rise of hyper-personalized GAI. Discussion on community collaboration and sharing best practices through GAI networks.  &amp;nbsp; Episode Resources  General Counsel Thought Leadership Hub at UpLevel Ops: https:\/\/uplevelops.com\/gc_thoughtleadership\/ Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, by Simon Sinek:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone\/dp\/1591846447 https:\/\/linkforlegal.com\/ Whitney &amp;amp; Christian's original UpLevel View Podcast&amp;nbsp;appearance in October 2023:  https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/31U353bdPUmpavmuRGTlu2?si=4254ac330d0d4b14 Brandi's article: The AI Advantage: Stay Ahead or Fall Behind:  https:\/\/www.law.com\/legaltechnews\/2024\/06\/21\/the-ai-advantage-stay-ahead-or-fall-behind\/ Join the LINK Community here: http:\/\/linkforlegal.com Connect with Stephanie Corey https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stephcorey-ulo https:\/\/fr.linkedin.com\/company\/uplevel-ops https:\/\/uplevelops.com\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"UpLevel View","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/485439","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32687777\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/176618362"}