Recently, the law firm Luminance achieved a historic feat at the intersection of technology and law. Two artificial intelligences (AIs), developed by them, negotiated a confidentiality contract with ProSapient, one of their clients, without any human intervention.
This event marks the first time that Artificial Intelligence has independently assumed responsibility for such a crucial process, traditionally carried out by human lawyers.
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This technological advance does not appear in isolation. It comes on the heels of recent comments from Elon Musk during the Bletchley Park AI Summit.
Musk predicted a future in which AI could create a “jobless utopia,” a world where work is optional and machines take over job functions. Although this scenario seems distant, it is starting to take shape with innovations like Luminance.
Negotiation between Luminance's Artificial Intelligences was an efficient and quick process. The contract in question involved confidentiality details, which were read, analyzed and adjusted by Artificial Intelligence without human supervision.
The AI, trained on more than 150 million legal documents, not only understood the terms of the contract, but also identified and adjusted clauses, such as contract duration, to align with company policies company.
This development raises important questions about the future of legal work. Traditionally, the legal profession is seen as highly specialized and requires years of study and practical experience.
However, with Artificial Intelligence capable of performing complex tasks such as contract negotiation, the role of human lawyers could change significantly.
Experts, such as Nick Emmerson of the Law Society, note that although Artificial Intelligence Although progressing rapidly, there are still aspects of legal work that require the touch human.
Human judgment and understanding legal nuances, especially in relation to customer needs and vulnerabilities, remain beyond the current reach of Artificial Intelligence.
Luminance's Jaeger Glucina emphasizes that the intention behind the development of legal Artificial Intelligence is not to replace lawyers, but rather to support them.
With Artificial Intelligence handling routine tasks such as document review, lawyers can focus on more complex and creative aspects of legal work. This can lead to greater efficiency and effectiveness in the provision of legal services.
This innovation also has implications for legal education. Law schools may need to revise their curricula to include an understanding of Artificial Intelligence and technology.
Furthermore, law firms will have to adapt their practices, integrating Intelligence artificial in their daily operations, which can lead to a redefinition of the skills valued in profession.
