Category: explainer
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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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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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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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Want to use ChatGPT to help prepare for court? This is what lawyers say you should and shouldn’t do
The increasing use of generative AI chatbots to assist non-lawyers in court proceedings has led Queensland, Victoria, New Zealand, and England to issue guidelines on the responsible use of AI chatbots in legal contexts. While AI can provide benefits such as improving access to justice for those who cannot afford a lawyer, there are concerns […]
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Solo and Small Firms Plan to Adopt AI More Quickly than Larger Firms, But Not Fast Enough for Clients, Clio Survey Finds
The 2024 Legal Trends for Solo and Small Firms report by Clio indicates that solo and small firm lawyers are more open to adopting AI compared to their larger-firm counterparts. The report also highlights that clients are even more enthusiastic about AI, believing it can result in more affordable and higher quality legal services. Additionally, […]
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Superhuman?
Despite their flaws, tests and benchmarks still demonstrate the rapid advancements in AI capabilities. It is uncertain how long co-intelligence will prevail over independently operating AI agents, as in certain areas, such as diagnosing complex diseases, incorporating human judgment seems to diminish decision-making ability compared to AI alone. Comprehensive benchmarks established by experts across various […]
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Uncover Launches AI-Driven Case Assistant for Legal Search, Q&A
Uncover, a Dutch startup, has introduced an AI assistant for legal research and document analysis. The AI utilizes vector search and large language models to understand legal language and simplify document examination. Its features include automatic document categorization, AI-powered document summarization, and the Uncover Case Assistant for specific cases. The integration of generative AI in […]
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Can AI Help Find Untapped Revenue? Orgaimi + Faegre Drinker Believe So
Orgaimi is a startup focusing on legal tech and fintech, using AI and data science to analyse client data and identify untapped revenue opportunities. They recently partnered with the US law firm Faegre Drinker to help evaluate services provided to clients and predict client needs. One case study on their website describes how they helped […]