A £2.4 million initiative has been launched to help organisations develop solutions for pressing questions around the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). Researchers will address a range of AI-related challenges in industry, public organisations and the third sector through a series of fellowships announced today by the University of Edinburgh. The Fellows, appointed from
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Press Release: Reed Smith welcomes Director of Applied AI Richard Robbins
CHICAGO – Reed Smith today welcomed its first director of applied artificial intelligence (AI), Richard Robbins. In this role, Robbins will lead the design and development of generative AI, predictive AI, data science and other disciplines for the delivery of Reed Smith’s legal and business services. He will lead a team of AI engineers and…
UK Report (Govt) Large language models and generative AI
1st Report – Large language models and generative AI Inquiry Large language models Get File Published 2 February 2024 HL Paper 54 Report Response to this report Government response to the Committee’s report ‘Large language models and generative AI’ Get File Published 2 May 2024 Government Response download at https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/170/communications-and-digital-committee/publications/ Commentary Publishers Association Blasts the UK…
Three Cheers For The Colorado Bar Association & His Law Firm- Colorado lawyer fired, suspended from bar for using AI in court
I don’t have a problem with him using the AI, but as the story says he didn’t check his work and then he blamed somebody else and denied initially using chat gpt. Now he’s started his own company and says. Sounds like he just doesn’t like working and just wants to sit back and count…
Article: “All Rise For Judge AI”…… “When I was asked to beta test its AI research bot, I informed a major legal research provider that it worse than sucked. It was dangerous”
I’m officially a fan of Scott Greenfield. – nice to see some human brains actually at work ! When I was asked to beta test its AI research bot, I informed a major legal research provider that it worse than sucked. It was dangerous. Not only did it hallucinate, which could be ascertained with…
Will AI Replace Paralegals and Legal Assistants?
AI is early in its lifecycle, but the technology is already a powerful resource for legal professionals. ChatGPT and related AI tools can write, edit, and research—three tasks that weigh heavily on the daily agendas for paralegals and legal assistants. If ChatGPT can handle those duties, law firm administrators will likely ask their support team…
Legal Technology Hub Article: Sources Matter, and Other Research Conundrums in the GenAI Era
Published on 2024-04-23 bySarah Glassmeyer Now that the initial rush of excitement over Generative AI and LLMs has passed, those digging into the efficacy and sustainability of these tools are looking at topics such as the provenance of the training data. The copyright status of the material seems to be the primary issue of concern, with lawsuits…
Newsletter : Law Droid Manifesto
Another AI law newsletter that we ought to make you aware of This newsletter, LawDroid Manifesto, is here to keep you in the loop about the intersection of AI and the law. Please share this article with your friends and colleagues and remember to tell me what you think in the comments below. As…
Embracing AI in Patent Law: Navigating the USPTO’s Latest Guidance
The USPTO’s recent guidance on AI usage marks a critical moment for legal practitioners. This document emphasizes the necessity for both technical and human oversight in mitigating the risks associated with AI tools. The agency is committed to leveraging AI’s benefits across society while ensuring that these technologies do not compromise the integrity of legal processes. The…
LexisNexis Launches ‘Second-Generation’ Upgrade Of Its AI Assistant
LexisNexis has launched a ‘second-generation’ upgrade for its legal generative AI Assistant Lexis+ AI. The legal tech giant said that: ‘Utilizing continuous user feedback, the next-level AI Assistant delivers an increasingly personalized experience to support legal professionals.’ Recently launched and upcoming enhancements include: Faster Delivery of Results – AI-generated answers will now be delivered word-by-word for a…