Legaltech Week 01/31/25: DeepSeek, Relativity sunsets on-prem, AI and access to justice, and more
Feb 6, 2025
This week features Caroline Hill, Editor of Legal IT Insider; Stephanie Wilkins from Legal Tech Hub; Victor Li of the ABA Journal; and Niki Black, Principal Legal Insight Strategist. They delve into DeepSeek's rise in legal tech and the ethical implications of AI on privacy. The discussion also highlights Relativity's shift to the cloud, the Dakotas' innovative licensure pathways, and AI's transformative role in improving access to justice. Expect an engaging mix of insights and industry trends from these leading voices!
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Remembering Barry Bayer
- Barry Bayer, a legal tech writer since 1979, passed away at 81.
- He was known for his tough questions to vendors and his musical talent.
DeepSeek's Potential and Concerns
- DeepSeek, an open-source AI model, offers massive computational power at lower costs.
- However, it raises concerns about data being hosted and potentially censored in China.
Beyond DeepSeek Bans
- Address the root problem of attorneys using free AI with client data, not just DeepSeek.
- Banning DeepSeek alone won't solve broader data security issues.