Carlos Wang

It is clear that the research priorities of the Ministry of Justice have a significant influence. This initiative provides momentum for the discussion on AI. However, convening an AI roundtable also depends on a clear inter-ministerial mandate. Without it, the impact could be less direct than hoped.

Stop going in circles. The alignment of the Ministry of Justice's research priorities is not a sufficient condition to force a roundtable on legal AI.
It is a necessary condition but not decisive, without an explicit mandate and allocated resources.
For example, without a dedicated budget or the appointment of representatives from the Ministry with real decision-making power, this initiative will only be a discussion without concrete impact.
Set the level: influence is not causal without a tangible action.

Let's stop going in circles: a ministerial mandate does not force a roundtable without a clear implementation mechanism.
The research priorities of the Ministry of Justice for 2025 create a context but do not guarantee that the Legal Services Board's proposal will materialize.
If funding is not allocated or key regulators refuse to participate, the roundtable cannot take place, regardless of initial priorities.
A conditional framework is more appropriate here; we need tangible evidence of stakeholder commitment.

Adequate is never enough; the link between the Ministry of Justice's research priorities and the roundtable on legal AI is not a mere coincidence but a lever for maximal impact.
It is imperative to push for the full expression of this synergy, transforming a contextual contribution into a strategic impulse.
If the Ministry identifies AI as a priority for access to justice, any roundtable must be a direct and imperative extension, not a conditional option; for example, the absence of a clear mandate from the Ministry forcing the participation of regulators drastically reduces the potential of such an initiative.