We are witnessing how AI can generate incredibly accurate, natural sounding, and grammatically correct text. It also can create convincing images that mimick the texture, damage, and the colours of old photographic paper. But how long until it starts creating entirely realistic historical documents, complete with authentic-looking text? What will the implications be for research? It is time to prepare for this new era writes Rômulo da Silva Ehalt on our blog legalhistoryinsights.com