Legaltech Week 11/22/2024: Legaltech's X-odus, the return of Litera's CEO, and more
Nov 27, 2024
Julie Shabawale, a legal tech journalist, Caroline Hill, editor-in-chief of Legal IT Insider, and Joe Patrice, contributor to Above the Law, dive into pressing legal tech topics. They critically assess LexisNexis' AI shortcomings, raising concerns about accuracy in legal education. A bizarre story about a bear costume incident brings humor to their discussion. They also nostalgically reflect on social media shifts, particularly the rise of Blue Sky, and delve into potential antitrust actions against Google, setting the stage for significant changes in the tech landscape.
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LexisNexis AI+ Hallucinations
- A Canadian law professor, Benjamin Perrin, tested LexisNexis AI+ and found it disappointing.
- The software generated fake legislation and copied headnotes verbatim as case summaries.
Verify AI's Work
- Always double-check AI's work, especially in legal contexts.
- Law students using AI tools should verify information for accuracy.
Misleading Marketing
- LexisNexis's marketing language, claiming to be "hallucination-free," was misleading.
- The claim likely meant that cited material was accurate, creating confusion.