Author: Peter Allsopp
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Research finds Large Language Models are biased – but can still help analyse complex data
Researchers have found that Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 and Llama 2 can analyse controversial topics and exhibit biases similar to humans. By providing specific instructions, LLMs can align their outputs with human evaluations. They have the potential to enhance human analytical capabilities and aid in identifying oversights in research. Dr. Awais Hameed Khan […]
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The 25 Largest Legal Tech Investments of All Time
The largest investments in legal tech companies, with a focus on law practice management includes notable investments in companies such as Clio, LegalZoom, Rocket Lawyer, Everlaw, and others. Bob Ambrogi acknowledges that compiling the list is challenging and seeks input to ensure its accuracy. Additionally, the exclusion of companies considered “legal tech adjacent” and he […]
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Exclusive: Law Practice Management Software LEAP Introduces Three AI Features – with A Unique Human-In-the-Loop Twist
LEAP Legal Software has launched three new AI features integrated into its practice management platform: These features aim to enhance lawyers’ productivity and precision by supporting, not replacing, their expertise. Post: LawNext
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Hélder Santos, Bird & Bird: ‘This Is A Journey’
Hélder Santos, the Global Head of Legal Tech & Innovation at Bird & Bird, talks about the firm’s involvement with Leya, a genAI-first startup that aims to utilize generative AI to support lawyers with drafting requirements. The company is also investigating other genAI tools like Microsoft CoPilot, Relativity, Luminance, and DeepL for various legal purposes. […]
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Bird & Bird To Run Major proof of concept With AI Startup Leya
Bird & Bird has partnered with Leya, a legal tech startup using AI to automate tasks and access data. The firm will evaluate Leya’s capabilities across its global network and implement the tool in the UK, Germany, Spain, and the Nordics. Bird & Bird has initiated various initiatives to prepare for the trial, including providing […]
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New Legal Ethics Opinion Cautions Lawyers: You ‘Must Be Proficient’ In the Use of Generative AI
The opinion on legal ethics underscores the obligation of attorneys to stay proficient in utilising generative AI and other relevant technological tools within their field. It emphasises the significance of validating the precision of AI-generated material, keeping information confidential, recognising conflicts of interest, and discussing AI usage with clients. Furthermore, it insists on guaranteeing impartial […]
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ABA Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence releases survey on AI and legal education
The American Bar Association and the ABA Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence surveyed the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into legal education. The survey revealed that many law schools are incorporating AI into their curricula, with 55% offering dedicated classes for teaching students about AI. The findings suggest that AI significantly impacts legal […]
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In Redo of Its Study, Stanford Finds Westlaw’s AI Hallucinates At Double the Rate of LexisNexis
The study conducted by Stanford University researchers found that generative AI legal research tools from LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters produce incorrect results more frequently than claimed in their marketing efforts. Thomson Reuters initially refused access to their AI-Assisted Research product but later agreed, and the updated study found it to perform unfavourably compared to the […]
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No.37 Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice
The guidance statement offers Queensland legal practitioners a comprehensive framework for the conscientious and ethical utilisation of artificial intelligence (AI) in their legal practice. This framework will assist practitioners in understanding how to integrate AI into their work responsibly and ethically. Source: Queensland Law Society
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Stanford Will Augment Its Study Finding that AI Legal Research Tools Hallucinate in 17% of Queries, As Some Raise Questions About the Results
Stanford University released a study on generative AI legal research tools from LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters, finding that they deliver hallucinated results more often than claimed. The study has faced criticism for comparing different products and not testing one of Thomson Reuters’ AI platforms. Thomson Reuters has now made the product available to the researchers, […]