Summary

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

Resources:

Meet Our Guest

AI Tools + Sources

Open AI (not ChatGPT)
Justice Technology Association

Who to Follow

Kassi Burns, legal tech expert
Justice Technology Association
Message Kara to join AI Baddies if you’re in legal tech

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Topic
04:43 The Justice Gap and AI-driven Legal Research
09:01 The Future of Describe.ai and Legal Tech
21:21 The Justice Tech Association
26:22 The Optimism and Hope in the AI Industry
33:41 Inspiring Women in the AI Space
37:09 Supporting Describe with AI and the Justice Technology Association

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