Social media ushered in an era of easy, deep, and free connection with people all over the world, but it also delivered emotional dependency and addiction for many.

AI is at an early crossroads, and the stakes are just as high, if not higher, for some.

In this episode, I explore how OpenAI is trying to avoid repeating social media's mistakes with ChatGPT. After observing concerning patterns, including users developing unhealthy attachments, and students using AI as an "answer machine," OpenAI just announced significant changes to prioritize well-being over engagement.

I'll share why this moment matters for legal and business professionals, as well as teachers, parents, and other leaders.

I'll cover:

* The sobering statistics about AI dependency, including why 2/3 of Gen Z males are open to AI relationships

* OpenAI's recent changes that are meant to combat unhealthy use

* What Dr. Luiza Jarovsky says about this mental health bomb waiting to explode

* Why Passle’s CEO James Barclay warns us not to "fall in love with your robot"

* How legal professionals can use AI as a tool without letting it replace your expertise

This is not about avoiding AI. It is about learning from our digital past to build a healthier future.

🎧 Please listen for an honest, discerning perspective about technology, human behavior, and what progress might look like.

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website, where you can find all of my contact information, and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes.com

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

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IMPORTANT NOTE: If you're looking for a strategic and ethical way to build your presence on LinkedIn, I invite you to explore my online Linked(In) Course for Lawyers at www.linkedcourse.com. I built it carefully and sequentially for busy professionals like you who want to grow your reputation and relationships with clarity, focus, and confidence.

AI just took a major step forward, and lawyers need to be paying attention.

In this episode, I break down the launch of new AI browsers from ChatGPT and Perplexity. These tools are designed to act on your behalf, reading files, scanning emails, analyzing data, and even taking action while running quietly in the background.

If that sounds efficient, it also raises serious red flags for anyone who handles sensitive or confidential information.

I’ll cover: • What agentic AI browsers really do • Why this technology goes beyond typical search • What OpenAI's Sam Altman is saying about the risks • How ABA Model Rule 1.6 applies here • What actions firms should take right now to protect confidentiality

This is not about avoiding new technology. It is about using it wisely and protecting your clients in the process.

🎧 Listen in for a clear, practical overview of what’s changing, what’s at stake, and what you can do next.

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website, where you can find all of my contact information, and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes.com

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

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IMPORTANT NOTE: If you're looking for a strategic and ethical way to build your presence on LinkedIn, explore my online Linked(In) Course for Lawyers at www.linkedcourse.com. It's built for busy professionals who want to grow their reputation and relationships with clarity, focus, and confidence.

What is ambient AI, and why does it matter to lawyers, law firms, and legal marketing and business development professionals?

In this episode of Legal Marketing Minutes, I define ambient AI in clear terms and explain how it’s quietly showing up in tools professionals already use. You’ll hear a real-world example from another profession that illustrates the potential for this technology, and I’ll walk you through what this shift means for your work in legal.

We’ll also discuss OpenAI’s collaboration with renowned iPhone designer Jony Ive, what he and Sam Altman are building behind the scenes, and how it could impact the way we interact with AI in the future.

Topics covered include what ambient AI is, where it’s showing up in the legal profession, why it matters, and what ethical questions and compliance considerations law firms need to keep in mind.

Ambient AI isn’t just coming. It’s already here. The question is whether your firm is ready.

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website, where you can find all of my contact information, and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes.com

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

If I can help you in your AI discernment and strategy, please let me know. 

What happens when the Trump administration issues an executive order against your firm, or the EEOC comes knocking to question your DEI policies and programs? 

These 9 tips will help you prepare. 

In this episode of "Legal Marketing Minutes," I dive into the pressing issue of recent executive actions and public threats targeting law firms, lawyers, and the legal system. As a veteran marketing and business development advisor specializing in content, social, and digital media, I am sharing the 9-Step Framework that I use with my clients.

Every law firm should consider using these steps to safeguard its practices, people, and reputation during these challenging times.

Join me as I emphasize the importance of preparedness, urging law firm leaders, clients, judges, and legal professionals to take proactive measures.

Important Note: This is not about politics.  It is about protecting the legal system and ensuring your firm can respond with clarity, coordination, and strength.

Discover strategies for securing your firm's online presence, involving key stakeholders in discussions, maintaining open communication with clients, and leveraging external advisors.

I also highlight the critical role of timing, coordination, and effective communication across all channels, from social media to internal discussions.

Whether you are a lawyer, managing partner, COO, CMO, or anyone connected to the legal profession, these steps are designed to help your firm stand strong and united in the face of adversity.

For more information or assistance in implementing these steps, please contact me at [email protected].

Thank you for spending your valuable time with me on "Legal Marketing Minutes." 

Women and Artificial Intelligence

Recently, I had the opportunity to spend a day with approximately 150 to 200 wonderfully smart people who care very much about leading, teaching, supporting, and being a part of the important conversations that are and will be taking place around artificial intelligence. 

Professor Cat Moon of Vanderbilt Law School recently organized the Women+AI Summit in Nashville at the law school for the purpose of helping attendees learn, network, and secure a seat at the AI table, which many publications think is starting out as a male-dominated career. 

Let's discuss. 

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website, where you can find all of my contact information, and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes.com

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

If you know that genuinely interacting with those you care the most about on LinkedIn is important, then I want to make sure your comments are being seen by those people.

Your time is much too valuable for you to get lost, so let's talk about this.

Let's discuss. 

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website where you can find all of my contact information and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com.

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI, or Gen AI, can be overwhelming.

What you need to do is make sure you are not falling too far behind because you are overwhelmed or confused.

I will share 5 key things that are important to keep in mind as you try to make sense of this introduction and evolution of artificial intelligence in law firms. 

Let's discuss. 

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website where you can find all of my contact information as well as my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com.

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

Creating viral videos and other content has been desirable to many content creators for a long time.

Who wouldn't want their content to go viral?

Today, let’s discuss 4 important points about viral posts that you will want to consider when you feel the pressure to "go viral."

You will find this is a more strategic option for you and your firm.

Let’s discuss.

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website, where you will find all of my contact information and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found here: https://myrlandmarketing.com.

A common theme I hear from many is that they think that before they spend so much of their time experimenting with AI, Generative AI, the creation of chatbots, or any other task they've heard about when it comes to artificial intelligence, they need to know exactly why they are using it and what specifically it is going to be doing for them.

I'm not so sure about that. In fact, I disagree. 

Let’s discuss.

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website, where you will find all of my contact information, as well as my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found here: https://myrlandmarketing.com. 

Until next time, 

Nancy

In this episode of the Legal Marketing Minutes Podcast, Legal Marketing and Business Development Advisor Nancy Myrland discusses artificial intelligence's impact on the legal profession's traditional billing structure. 

With the rise of AI and Generative AI technology and its potential to streamline tasks, it is becoming even more important for lawyers to consider alternative billing models such as value-based billing. I will discuss how embracing these changes can lead to stronger client relationships, as well as a competitive edge. 

 Your time is valuable, so let's discuss. 

This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Course For Lawyers with Nancy Myrland. For more information on this hybrid live and optional self-study online course, please visit linkedincourseforlawyers.com.