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SPOTLIGHT
Making Sense of 2023: Trajectory and the Speed of Change
Did Microsoft’s multibillion dollar investment in OpenAI spark an AI arms race? In a profession steeped in tradition and averse to change, how do law firms even begin to wrap their collective minds around this new AI infrastructure layer of the economy? And how can firms effectively guide and educate attorneys and allied professionals in a hype-driven environment that seems to be prioritizing growth over safety?
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IN THE 09/29/2023 EDITION:
Writers suing OpenAI fire back at company’s copyright defense
Sep 28, 2023 02:22 pm / Blake Brittain
A group of authors including Sarah Silverman who are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI have begun to take aim at its defenses in California federal court, rejecting the company’s argument that their copyrights were not violated and that a chunk of the case should be thrown out.
IBA: AI and climate top of agenda for lawyers in coming years
Sep 28, 2023 06:14 am / Scottish Legal News
The rise of AI and the climate crisis are the most pressing issues facing the legal profession in the next five years, the International Bar Association (IBA) has said.
Go Harvey! Another Law Firm Takes The AI Legal Technology Route
Sep 28, 2023 03:05 am / Lawfuel Inc. Limited
AI legal technology is continuing to expand in the UK with Macfarlanes being the latest to adopt the HarveyAI model to build out its AI technology
Amazon, Google Among Firms Focusing on AI Lobbying in States
Sep 27, 2023 04:00 am / Bloomberg Law
Fear that artificial intelligence could draw unfriendly regulation has led Big Tech to ramp up its lobbying to promote the technology in statehouses nationwide.
The Law Firm Disrupted: Lawyers Must Balance Caution and Curiosity in Confronting Gen AI
Sep 26, 2023 07:00 pm / www.law.com
It’s going to be necessary for lawyers to figure out how over the next 10 years and we need to lean in, said Philip Goodin, executive vice president of the litigation services business unit at Integreon.
How AI Could Transform Law Firm ESG Goals – Law360 Pulse
Sep 26, 2023 01:02 pm / Law360
Artificial intelligence is all the rage – how far will it go in helping firms support and develop their sustainable business goals? Law360 Pulse spoke with experts about AI’s promise, and the risks that may stand in the way.
The legal industry reacts to Amazon investing up to $4bn in Anthropic – Legal IT Insider
Sep 26, 2023 12:50 pm / Legal IT Insider
Amazon and Anthropic this week announced a strategic collaboration that will see Amazon invest up to $4bn in the gen AI startup
Is Generative AI Coming For Your Billable Hours? | Legaltech News
Sep 26, 2023 08:03 am / Rhys Dipshan
Some disruption to law firm pricing is inevitable, but just how far that spreads is an open question.
‘We’re In a New Legal Era’ – Isabel Cervantes, Legal Innovation, Volkswagen
Sep 26, 2023 02:00 am / Artificial Lawyer
‘We are in a new legal era and it’s thrilling! Imagine how many hours and resources we can save using AI for daily business legal needs,’ says Isabel Cervantes, an expert in legal innovation
Thomson Reuters AI copyright dispute must go to trial, judge says
Sep 25, 2023 07:51 pm / Blake Brittain
A jury must decide the outcome of a lawsuit by information services company Thomson Reuters accusing Ross Intelligence of unlawfully copying content from its legal-research platform Westlaw to train a competing artificial intelligence-based platform, a Delaware federal judge said on Monday.
U.S. Copyright Office Seeks Comments on AI Regulations
Sep 25, 2023 05:50 pm / natlawreview.com
U.S. Copyright Office USCO seeking public comments on the various legal, technical and policy issues raised by artificial intelligence AI systems. USCO AI Initiative launched early 2023
Increasing Contractual Insight: AI’s role in contract lifecycle management
Sep 25, 2023 12:33 pm / ABA Journal
It seems that not a day goes by without a new generative artificial intelligence, or GAI, software announcement in the legal technology space. The rate of advancement has been rapid, and new GAI large language model products are being developed incredibly quickly. No matter your practice areas or firm size, there is undoubtedly a generative AI tool in development that has the potential to significantly streamline your daily workflow.
Microsoft Tightens Grip On Law Firms With Generative AI – Law360 Pulse
Sep 25, 2023 09:17 am / Law360
Microsoft, which has software used extensively in law firm operations, is expanding its dominance in the legal field with a slate of generative artificial intelligence solutions.
Lack of clarity and consistency on AI use and ESG disclosure standards slow efficiency in reporting
Sep 23, 2023 12:53 am / Thomson Reuters Institute
Given the challenging environment in which corporations make disclosures around their ESG initiatives, it’s unclear if AI will help or hurt.
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