Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

Lawyers have a bevy of advanced and AI-enhanced legal research tools at their fingertips

For many lawyers, legal research is an inescapable—and sometimes tedious part—of practicing law. Fortunately, legal research has changed significantly over the years and is now more intuitive and affordable than ever before.

Nov 22, 2019 8:30 AM CST

Prisons and jails use artificial intelligence to monitor inmate phone calls

Artificial intelligence is helping prisons and jails monitor inmate phone calls to learn of criminal activity and potential suicides.

Oct 25, 2019 10:22 AM CDT

Exploring new frontiers in research for the legal industry

In this new episode of the Legal Rebels Podcast, the ABA Journal’s Jason Tashea talks to legal tech blogger Bob Ambrogi and Andrew Arruda, CEO of artificial intelligence company Ross Intelligence, about what new technology and AI can do for legal research.

Sep 18, 2019 6:30 AM CDT

New feature in Westlaw Edge tool uses artificial intelligence to analyze briefs

Thomson Reuters has introduced a feature in its Westlaw Edge legal research platform called Quick Check that scans legal briefs and memoranda and then uses artificial intelligence to suggest other relevant cases to include or weak cases to omit. Introduced July 12, Quick Check will be available to Westlaw Edge…

Jul 12, 2019 7:01 AM CDT

The rise of the machines—but with checks and balances

The U.S. has been the world leader in AI development, including those used in the criminal justice system. But we are laggards when it comes to the regulation and oversight of the same technology, writes ABA Journal Legal Affairs Writer Jason Tashea.

Jun 25, 2019 6:00 AM CDT

Be competent in AI before adopting, integrating it into your practice

Today, 36 states have adopted a duty on technology competence. But for many, understanding artificial intelligence is an ongoing challenge. Helping lawyers meet these standards was part of our work on a multidisciplinary effort focused on the ethics of AI.

Apr 23, 2019 6:30 AM CDT