Generative AI Drives RELX’s Strong Performance
Global data analytics leader RELX predicts that its suite of
generative AI tools will remain a main engine for revenue and profit growth through 2025. The company has reported a robust start to the year, with significant momentum across all its core business units, thanks largely to the rapid global uptake of AI-enabled solutions in legal, risk, scientific, technical, medical, and exhibitions sectors
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Legal Division: AI Assistant Boosts Productivity
RELX’s legal division, a key contributor to company revenue, has delivered strong results driven by the rollout of its proprietary generative AI assistant. This platform, already widely adopted in major markets, has proven especially popular with law firms and in-house counsel for enhancing productivity and streamlining legal research. Operating profits in this division are projected to grow faster than topline revenue, reflecting rapid gains in efficiency and workflow automation
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- Adoption of generative AI legal assistants is accelerating among global clients.
- RELX’s legal tools help save professionals one to four hours per day by automating drafting, summarization, and research tasks.
Risk and Other Segments: AI-Enhanced Decision Making
RELX’s largest segment, risk analytics, continues to see high demand for AI-powered fraud detection, compliance, and digital identity solutions, especially in financial services and insurance. Other divisions such as scientific, technical, medical publishing, and exhibitions are also registering steady growth due to sustained investment in digital and AI-driven capabilities
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Market Outlook: Strong Guidance for 2025
The company has reaffirmed its guidance for the remainder of the year, anticipating continued strong growth in both revenue and adjusted operating profit. Management credits a multi-year strategy focused on embedding AI across its product portfolio as a key reason behind improved client outcomes and lasting competitive advantage
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Transforming the Future of Work with Generative AI
Industry research shows the impact of RELX’s efforts is being felt well beyond its own customer base. According to the 2025 LexisNexis Future of Work Report, 82% of professionals are now open to adopting
generative AI products, with 73% expressing high confidence in the value generated by tools such as
ChatGPT. Whether it is saving time, driving efficiency, or delivering more accurate business decisions, generative AI is rapidly becoming an essential feature in many professions
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Summary
RELX's commitment to generative AI innovation is paying dividends, supporting impressive growth across all business segments. With a clear strategy to embed these technologies even deeper in core operations and client offerings, RELX is well-placed to continue leading the way in analytics and decision tools throughout 2025 and beyond.
