Closing the Justice Gap with AI-Driven Legal Research, with Kara Peterson
Jun 10, 2024
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Descrybe.AIi founder, Kara Peterson, discusses using AI to bridge legal research gaps and improve access to justice. She highlights the importance of diversity in the AI space and the potential for AI to mitigate biases in the legal system. The podcast explores the transformative impact of AI in law and encourages inclusivity in shaping its future.
Generative AI legal search engines like Descrybe.AI aim to make legal research more accessible for all.
AI has the potential to close the justice gap by improving access to legal information and tools.
Deep dives
Origin Story of Describe.ai: Solving Legal Research Challenges
Starting Describe.ai to simplify legal research stemmed from personal experience where founders faced challenges understanding legal issues. Limited access to legal tools prompted the creation of a generative AI legal search engine, Describe.ai, transforming how people search for legal information.
Inspiration for AI Involvement: Using AI for Social Problem Solving
Transitioning into AI stemmed from a career focused on problem-solving related to social justice and equity. The appeal of AI lies in its potential to address significant societal challenges like climate crisis and social justice, aligning with a passion for using technology to tackle complex problems.
AI Application in Legal Search: Transforming Accessibility and Understanding
Leveraging OpenAI tools for summarization, Describe.ai streamlines legal information access by converting complex legal language into understandable summaries. By compiling extensive legal case data from state and federal judicial opinions, the platform reduces barriers to legal knowledge, enhancing accessibility to legal information.
Future Growth and Impacts of AI in Legal Tech: Promoting Access and Equality
Describe.ai's vision includes expanding features and introducing paid tiers while maintaining affordable access. The company aims to contribute to closing the justice gap by providing free legal research tools. Emphasizing the importance of diverse participation in AI development, Describe.ai aims to level the legal playing field through technology innovation.
In this episode, Reut, Jenny, and Lana interview Kara Peterson, the founder of Descrybe.AIi, a generative AI legal search engine. Kara shares her journey of starting the company and the motivation behind it. She discusses the challenges of legal research and the access gap in the legal system. Kara explains how AI can be used to make legal research more accessible and the potential impact it can have on closing the justice gap. She emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the AI space.
Takeaways
describe.ai is a generative AI legal search engine that aims to make legal research more accessible
The legal system has an access gap, with limited access to legal information and services for many people
AI has the potential to close the justice gap by providing tools for legal research and improving access to legal information
Diversity and inclusion are crucial in the AI space to ensure that the benefits of AI are accessible to all
Listeners are encouraged to explore AI in their areas of interest and get involved in the AI community