Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) like a co-pilot and not as an autopilot, said G.V. Selvam, vice-president of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), during a conversation with L.V. Navaneeth, CEO, The Hindu Group, at Justice Unplugged: Shaping the Future of Law, a conclave organised by the VIT School of Law in association with The Hindu in Delhi on Saturday (February 28, 2026).
“AI is not a threat. It is an additional tool. It depends on the user. AI is a time-saver. It summarises, compares and makes statements. In one line, you should use AI like a co-pilot and not as an autopilot,” Mr. Selvam said in response to Mr. Navaneeth’s query whether AI is a disruptive threat or a powerful enabling tool for a lawyer.
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The conclave, which extensively discussed the shaping of the future of law and the role of AI, saw the participation of legal experts and was attended by students from the VIT School of Law and budding lawyers.
Mr. Selvam said the VIT has an added advantage in legal education because of its deep-rooted academic experience and learning in the fields of engineering and technology.
