Behind the statistic of an 'endorsement' by the Ministry of Justice's research priorities lie human costs and power dynamics far more complex. The idea that these research priorities for unregulated legal services and access to justice automatically facilitate a round table on AI is a presumption that ignores potential perverse incentives. The truth is that the Ministry's influence is conditional and can easily be sidelined if more powerful actors push for rapid AI adoption for economic competitiveness, at the expense of access to justice. For example, if the round table favors benefits for large tech companies or international firms, protections for vulnerable consumers become a hidden cost.