10-14-25 - AI in Commercial Real Estate: Balancing Innovation and Risk
Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every industry — and commercial real estate is no exception. From predictive analytics and property management tools to automated lease drafting and tenant screening, AI offers new efficiencies and insights. But it also brings legal and ethical risks that property owners, developers, and investors must navigate carefully.
In a recent Rochester Business Journal feature, Woods Oviatt Gilman partners Katarina Polozie and Kristopher Vurraro shared their perspectives on how AI is reshaping the commercial real estate landscape. They emphasized that while these tools can enhance operations and decision-making, they don’t replace the need for human oversight. Both attorneys noted that businesses must remain mindful of compliance, bias, and data privacy concerns — and remember that existing legal standards still apply, even when new technologies are involved.
Read the full article: https://rbj.net/2025/10/13/ai-commercial-real-estate-risks-rewards/
