Season 6, Episode 10: Legal AI – Beyond ChatGPT (with Richard DiBona)
Dec 25, 2023
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Richard DiBona, software engineer and co-founder of descr.ai, discusses using AI in Legal Tech, natural language searching, and getting more out of AI prompts in this engaging podcast. Topics include using prompts for deeper legal document analysis, the workings of natural language search, and the importance of trial and error in utilizing AI.
Describe.ai is a new legal search engine that uses AI technology for natural language case law research.
The company aims to provide accessible and user-friendly legal search capabilities and plans to introduce deep analysis features.
Deep dives
The Mission of Describe.ai: A New Legal Search Engine
Describe.ai is a new legal search engine founded by Richard Dabona and his wife. It uses AI technology to allow users to conduct case law research using natural language. The company aims to provide accessible and user-friendly legal search capabilities to legal professionals, law students, journalists, and the general public.
The Journey from Software Engineering to Legal Tech
Richard Dabona transitioned from a software engineering career to the legal tech industry. His interest in experimenting with new technologies, coupled with the rising popularity of AI, led him to explore AI capabilities beyond chat platforms. Dabona's passion for law and interest in document summarization motivated him to develop a legal search engine that could summarize legal opinions and make case law research easier.
Using Embedding for Natural Language Search
Describe.ai utilizes embedding, a feature of AI engines like OpenAI and Microsoft, to enable natural language search of summarized legal opinions. Users can search for legal concepts, terms, or case facts, and the embedding process matches their search query to the relevant opinions in the database. This technology enhances search precision and allows users to access case law information quickly and efficiently.
The Present and Future of Describe.ai
Describe.ai currently offers free access to its legal search engine, with plans to maintain this service as long as possible. The company is focused on completing the summarization and indexing of all available opinions, aiming to make the vast database of case law accessible to legal professionals, journalists, law students, and the general public. Future plans include introducing deep analysis features for opinions and exploring new ways to leverage AI in the legal field.
Welcome to Season 6, Episode 10 of our insightful podcast series, where we delve into the innovative world of legal technology. In this episode, titled "Legal AI Unveiled: Beyond ChatGPT with Richard DiBona," we explore the groundbreaking advancements in AI-powered legal search engines.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding the application of AI in legal tech.
The mechanics behind natural language search in legal documents.
The role of experimentation in leveraging AI for legal purposes.
Our special guest, Richard DiBona, is a skilled software engineer and co-founder of descrybe.ai. Alongside his wife Kara Peterson, Richard has developed a unique legal search engine that simplifies case law research using natural language processing.
Special Features:
Insightful discussion on the intersection of AI and legal research.
Real-world examples of AI application in legal contexts.
Anecdotes about the challenges and triumphs of developing a legal tech startup.
Intriguing Teaser Questions:
How can AI revolutionize the way we approach legal research?
What inspired Richard to transition from traditional software engineering to legal tech?
How does working with a spouse influence the dynamics of running a tech startup?
Tune in to this fascinating episode to discover how AI is reshaping the legal landscape. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful discussions and leave your thoughts in the comments section!
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