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Four Months After Launching Its ‘Homegrown’ GenAI Tool, Law Firm Gunderson Dettmer Reports On Results So Far, New Features, And A Surprise on Cost

Above the Law - Technology

In August, the Silicon Valley-based international law firm Gunderson Dettmer became one of the first U.S.-based firms — if not the first — to develop and launch a “homegrown” internal generative AI tool, which it calls ChatGD. As Joe Green , the firm’s chief innovation officer, told me at the time , “Given our position as a firm that focuses exclusively on working with the most innovative companies and investors in the world, we thought it would be really worthwhile for us to

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AI in Journalism: The Surge of Bot-Generated Content

Kevin O'Keefe

The number of unreliable AI-generated news websites is on the rise. Surprisingly, though the number is up over 1,000%, it only jumped from 49 sites in May to 614, per NewsGuard’s report of this week. At least that seemed small to me based on the opportunities to cheat presented to folks. NewsGuard , a rating system for news and information websites, defines AI misinformation websites as those operating with little to no human oversight.

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How Are AI Companies Reacting to HHS’ New Transparency Requirements?

Above the Law - Technology

Last week, HHS finalized a new rule that requires healthcare AI developers to provide more data about their products to customers, which could aid providers in determining AI tools’ risks and effectiveness. Some AI leaders believe the new guardrails are a step in the right direction, and others are skeptical about whether the new rules are necessary or will be effective.

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Landmark Ruling: Colorado High Court Disqualifies Trump from 2024 Presidential Primary

Trellis.Law Blog

In a historic decision, the Colorado Supreme Court disqualified Donald Trump from appearing on the ballot in the state’s presidential primary, finding that he violated the 14th Amendment by engaging in the January 6th, 2021, insurrection. The state’s highest court… Continue reading → The post Landmark Ruling: Colorado High Court Disqualifies Trump from 2024 Presidential Primary first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.

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Tesla Internal Documents Detail The Problems With Their Cars. Crash Is Still Your Fault, Though.

Above the Law - Technology

Is a safe electric car too much to ask for? The post Tesla Internal Documents Detail The Problems With Their Cars. Crash Is Still Your Fault, Though. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Reflecting on 2023 at Clio

Clio

As we bid farewell to another remarkable year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the events that have shaped Clio’s journey in 2023. From the introduction of our new suite of personal injury features to the publication of our best-ever Legal Trends Report, we’ve continued to push the boundaries of legaltech to enable legal professionals to succeed.

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Fact Check Resources Miniguide 2024

LLRX

Fact Check Resources Miniguide 2024:6 Signs of Credible Sources: Do Unreliable Websites Sabotage Your Research byJack Milgram[link] of Web Literacy[link] Field Guide To Fake News and Other Information Disorders[link] AntiHoax, AntiMyth, AntiFraud, AntiChain Letter and Anti–SpamResources and Sites 2022/2023[link] – Analyzes Images Using Detectors – Technology Trained to IdentifySpecific Types of Manipulation – and Evaluates.

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Standing on the threshold of change: 2023 in review (A somewhat irreverent review of the AI hysteria That Swept Through the Legal Industry)

Dewey B Strategic

I have lived through legal technology revolutions before. The conversion of legal research from print to online moved though law firms like slow rolling train. Lexis, the first commercial online legal research product launched in 1970. Many firms did not fully embrace online research and abandon print until the pandemic drove the profession to remote work, nearly 50 years later.

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Harvey Raises $80M Series B From Elad Gil, Kleiner Perkins, OpenAI and Sequoia

Legal Tech Blog

Harvey has announced that it has raised $80M Series B funding. Their Series B is co-led by Elad Gil and Kleiner Perkins with participation from OpenAI Startup Fund and Sequoia. The $80 million investment brings Harvey’s total funding to over $100 million and values Harvey at $715 million. Harvey is grateful to its existing investors Elad , Pat , Charlie , Brad , and Ian for their ongoing commitment and support, and looks forward to working closely with Ilya , Mamoon , Everett and the r

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LexisNexis Expands Access to its Lexis+ AI to Law School Students

LawSites

In October, LexisNexis released its generative AI research tool, Lexis+ AI, for general availability for U.S. customers , along with limited release in law schools to select faculty, librarians and students. Now, the company is further expanding access to the tool, making it available to 100,000 second- and third-year law students starting in the spring semester, with some getting access as soon as this week.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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December 2023 Feature Release

Lawmatics

Santa made his list, checked it twice, and decided to bring everyone a batch of stellar new features courtesy of the Lawmaticians. Read on to learn all about the sleighload of goods coming your way – no coal, just digital cheer. Collect e-signatures directly from your client’s phone Lovers of SMS and automation rejoice! This feature merges the best of both worlds: effortlessly automate e-signature requests via SMS alone, no email address validation needed.

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Best Practices for Building Strong In-House and Outside Counsel Relationships

Relativity

With a strong partnership comes stronger decision making, better case strategies, and the ability to tackle any challenge that comes your way as a team.

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Google to Pay $700M, Make App Store Changes Following Antitrust Settlement

Legal Tech Monitor

In a blog post for Google, Wilson White, vice president of government affairs and public policy, wrote that the tech company is pleased with the results of the case. His post maintains that that settlement will “[build] on Android’s choice and flexibility, [maintain] strong security protections, [retain] Google’s ability to compete with other OS makers and [will] invest in the Android ecosystem for users and developers.

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Digital Services Act’s Impact on Terms of Service

Inside Privacy

The EU Digital Services Act (“DSA”) will start applying from February 17, 2024 to a broad array of intermediary services offered in the EU, including online marketplaces, web-hosting services, cloud services, search engines, and social media platforms. The DSA will require these providers to include certain information in their existing terms and conditions (“T&Cs”).

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Standing on the threshold of change: 2023 in review (A somewhat irreverent review of the AI hysteria That Swept Through the Legal Industry)

Legal Tech Monitor

I have lived through legal technology revolutions before. The conversion of legal research from print to online moved though law firms like slow rolling train. Lexis, the first commercial online legal research product launched in 1970. Many firms did not fully embrace online research and abandon print until the pandemic drove the profession to remote work, nearly 50 years later.

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After Jack Daniel’s, the Other Shoe Drops for MSCHF in Wavy Baby Trademark Case

Pillsbury Law Internet and Technology blog

On December 5, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction secured by skateboard apparel company Vans against, MSCHF, an infamous parodist company. The Court found that the district court had correctly concluded that Vans was likely to succeed on its trademark infringement claims against MSCHF for its Wavy Baby sneakers, which allegedly parodied Vans’ iconic “Old Skool” sneaker design.

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Tesla Internal Documents Detail The Problems With Their Cars. Crash Is Still Your Fault, Though.

Legal Tech Monitor

Is a safe electric car too much to ask for? The post Tesla Internal Documents Detail The Problems With Their Cars. Crash Is Still Your Fault, Though. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Top 10 AI Posts of 2023

Debevoise Data Blog

As we approach the end of the year, here are the Top 10 Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) posts on the Debevoise Data Blog in 2023 by page views. If you are not already a Blog subscriber, click here to sign up. 1. Overview of Global AI Regulatory Developments and Some Tips to Reduce Risk (May 3, 2023) In April 2023, the European Parliament reached a political deal to advance the European Union’s groundbreaking AI Act (the “EU AI Act”), bringing Europe one step closer to enacting the world’s first

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Lexis Opens Up AI Research Tool To 100,000 Law Students

Legal Tech Monitor

Law students won’t have to worry about ChatGPT hallucinating its way through their assignments anymore. The post Lexis Opens Up AI Research Tool To 100,000 Law Students appeared first on Above the Law.

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Professor Richard Susskind to step down as technology adviser to the LCJ

Legal IT Insiders

After 25 years of service, Professor Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon) has informed the Lady Chief Justice, Dame Sue Carr, of his decision to step down as technology adviser. Susskind … Professor Richard Susskind to step down as technology adviser to the LCJ Read More » The post Professor Richard Susskind to step down as technology adviser to the LCJ appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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How Are AI Companies Reacting To HHS’ New Transparency Requirements?

Legal Tech Monitor

Last week, HHS finalized a new rule that requires healthcare AI developers to provide more data about their products to customers, which could aid providers in determining AI tools’ risks and effectiveness. Some AI leaders believe the new guardrails are a step in the right direction, and others are skeptical about whether the new rules are necessary or will be effective.

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Lawyer’s Christmas Special: Legal Issues in Christmas Movies

CaseFox

As the years come to an end and the holiday season blankets the world with warmth, joy, and comfort. We are sure you are also ready with a pre-holiday checklist that includes watching holiday movies with your family. People around the world indulge in the timeless tradition of watching classic Christmas movies with their families. There is no shortage of Christmas movies but beneath the comfort and compassion that these movies have lies the tinsel and carols of legal issues that are waiting to b

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Rite Aid Agrees to 5-Year Ban on AI Facial Recognition Technology in FTC Settlement

Legal Tech Monitor

“[T]he Commission will be vigilant in protecting the public from unfair biometric surveillance and unfair data security practices,” said Samuel Levine, director of the FTC’s consumer protection bureau. Rite Aid denied the allegations of wrongdoing.

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On the Naughty List? 6 Hurdles OpenAI Faced This Year

Legal Tech Monitor

OpenAI and its chatbot ChatGPT repeatedly found themselves in the news this year, partly because they best exemplify the recent advances in generative AI, but also because the two sometimes found themselves in hot water.

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Professor Richard Susskind to step down as technology adviser to the LCJ

Legal Tech Monitor

After 25 years of service, Professor Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon) has informed the Lady Chief Justice, Dame Sue Carr, of his decision to step down as technology adviser. Susskind. Professor Richard Susskind to step down as technology adviser to the LCJ Read More » The post Professor Richard Susskind to step down as technology adviser to the LCJ appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Landmark Ruling: Colorado High Court Disqualifies Trump from 2024 Presidential Primary

Legal Tech Monitor

In a historic decision, the Colorado Supreme Court disqualified Donald Trump from appearing on the ballot in the state’s presidential primary, finding that he violated the 14th Amendment by engaging in the January 6th, 2021, insurrection. The state’s highest court. Continue reading → The post Landmark Ruling: Colorado High Court Disqualifies Trump from 2024 Presidential Primary first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Four Months After Launching Its ‘Homegrown’ GenAI Tool, Law Firm Gunderson Dettmer Reports On Results So Far, New Features, And A Surprise on Cost

Legal Tech Monitor

In August, the Silicon Valley-based international law firm Gunderson Dettmer became one of the first U.S.-based firms — if not the first — to develop and launch a “homegrown” internal generative AI tool, which it calls ChatGD. As Joe Green , the firm’s chief innovation officer, told me at the time , “Given our position as a firm that focuses exclusively on working with the most innovative companies and investors in the world, we thought it would be really worthwhile for us to get our hands dir

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LexisNexis Expands Access to its Lexis+ AI to Law School Students

Legal Tech Monitor

In October, LexisNexis released its generative AI research tool, Lexis+ AI, for general availability for U.S. customers , along with limited release in law schools to select faculty, librarians and students. Now, the company is further expanding access to the tool, making it available to 100,000 second- and third-year law students starting in the spring semester, with some getting access as soon as this week.

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FTC Proposes Changes to COPPA Rule to Further Protect Children's Online Information

Legal Tech Monitor

“Kids must be able to play and learn online without being endlessly tracked by companies looking to hoard and monetize their personal data,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said.

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Responsibly Cautious: A Best Practices Guide for Implementing Generative AI in eDiscovery

Legal Tech Monitor

As legal tech vendors race to incorporate GenAI into their platforms, it's important to take a responsible and low-risk approach.

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The Unbearable Lightness Of Being Rudy’s Wallet

Legal Tech Monitor

Defaming people doesn't pay well. The post The Unbearable Lightness Of Being Rudy’s Wallet appeared first on Above the Law.

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Pulitzer Prize Winners Join Nonfiction Authors' Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Microsoft

Legal Tech Monitor

The authors are represented by a Susman Godfrey team led by partners Justin A. Nelson, Alejandra C. Salinas and Rohit Nath.

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LexisNexis to Offer Free Lexis+ AI Access to Law Students in 2024

Legal Tech Monitor

Lexis+ AI will be available to law students at ABA-accredited law schools starting as early as this week.

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Legal Tech's Milestones for Artificial Intelligence in 2023

Legal Tech Monitor

Legal industry experts make their picks for the biggest developments in AI for legal in the past year.