Decoder with Nilay Patel Can we ever trust an AI lawyer?
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Jul 28, 2025 
Richard Robinson, cofounder and CEO of Robin AI, is a former corporate lawyer now driving innovation in legal tech. He discusses the challenges AI faces in the legal realm, particularly addressing issues like hallucinations and ethical concerns. Richard explains how lawyers can effectively utilize AI today and the elements necessary for building trust in AI lawyers. He also highlights Robin AI's role in simplifying complex legal tasks, enhancing compliance, and ensuring human oversight in AI-generated content.
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Robin AI's Practical Use Case
- Robin AI helps businesses by answering legal questions from company policies and past contracts.
- An example is employees querying if they can accept gifts like tickets based on compliance rules.
Validate AI Legal Outputs
- Always verify AI-generated legal outputs with original sources before submission.
- Lawyers must remain responsible for validating information despite AI tools to avoid errors or sanctions.
Facts vs Truth Challenge
- The gap between facts and truth complicates AI's role in society's understanding.
- People may accept or reject information based on beliefs, not factual accuracy, challenging AI's impact.