The Automated Lawyer Law in the Era of Agents - OpenAI Operator and Deep Research in Law Firms
Feb 7, 2025
Delve into the world of AI automation in legal practices, featuring insights on the innovative use of tools like OpenAI and FileVine. Discover the challenges and benefits of customized AI solutions tailored for legal workflows. The discussion highlights practical applications, comparing offerings from major tech giants and addressing concerns around costs and security. Plus, learn how custom GPTs and visual aids can enhance client communication and streamline case management. Join the conversation about the future of AI in law!
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Heated Steering Wheel Praise
- Dan joked about missing warm weather and praised heated steering wheels as a major invention for cold mornings.
- The hosts used casual banter to open the episode and set an informal tone.
Model Firms Will Drive Agent Capabilities
- Model companies like OpenAI or Anthropic will likely lead in building robust multi-step agentic tools because they control core model capabilities.
- Industry vendors will layer those abilities into verticals, but may struggle with bespoke firm needs.
Chain-Of-Thought Improves Deep Research
- Deep research and chain-of-thought reasoning give models longer context and better stepwise thinking, improving complex-task performance.
- Even so, early-stage tools still wander and produce high error rates on detailed tasks.