Improving Societal Impact of Legal XAI

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Improving Societal Impact of XAI

Challenge: If an AI system writes a legal brief, who gets credit for the work?

Research Direction: Determining originality in AI-generated content

Challenge: Develop methods to trace training data influence

Research Direction: Implementing "right to be forgotten" in AI systems

Challenge: Research machine unlearning techniques

Research Direction: Addressing power imbalances exacerbated by AI

Challenge: Shift focus to empowering individuals and addressing societal issues

"If you're thinking about using AI in your law firm or organization, here's something to consider—don't just train it on datasets. Instead, focus on personas. When you capture the nuances of client needs and how attorneys actually work, you'll create tools that feel more personal, strategic, and genuinely human."

Jim Merrifield, Director of Information Governance, Robinson+Cole