In the realm of information technology, algorithms, bots, and the creation of data through Artificial Intelligence (AI) have become instrumental. The legal industry is one such sector actively engaging these tech advancements and strategising to understand how best to use them.
A webinar by the Association of Certified E-Discovery further accentuated the subject, involving a prolific discussion moderated by Ari Kaplan, the Global Advisory Board Chair. Kaplan is renowned in the legal industry as an analyst and the principal of Ari Kaplan Advisors. The conversation featured Maura Grossman, a Research Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, and Kenya Dixon, the Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Celerity Consulting Group.
Throughout the discourse, Grossman and Dixon shed light on their knowledge and insights regarding the integration and application of AI in the legal framework. The discussion encompassed how bots and algorithms can help assist legal functions and potential legal and ethical issues that might arise.
While they represent only a fraction of the potential that AI technology offers, bots and algorithms are seen as essential tools in the modern legal landscape. The debate continues to evolve surrounding the scope these tools will ultimately have for legal professionals and law firms alike.