Law and Technology: Journey with Ben Alarie

Law and Technology: Journey with Ben Alarie

“Law and Technology” converge in a fascinating fusion as you immerse yourself in the journey of our featured personality, Ben Alarie. An extraordinary blend of law professor, entrepreneur, and author, he has harnessed his expertise into a comprehensible format through his AI innovation, Ask Blue J.

Transforming Law and Technology Infrastructure with ‘Legal Singularity’

Ben opens up the world of ‘legal singularity’, a concept he introduced in his new book, shedding light on the potential of AI, like Ask Blue J, to revolutionize law and technology by creating a more responsive and precise legal infrastructure. This AI tool efficiently simplifies tax law navigation by converting complex databases into question-answering platforms.

Predictive Power of Law and Technology Machine Learning

Imagine an AI tool capable of predicting a judge’s verdict in grey areas within the realm of law and technology. Sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie, but with Ben’s Ask Blue J, it is now an exciting reality. This tool is significantly altering the law landscape, boasting over 90% accuracy in certain sectors.

Handling the ‘Hallucination Problem’ in Law and Technology

Our discussion also extends to an intriguing AI issue termed the ‘hallucination problem’ within the realm of law and technology. This phenomenon illustrates how AI might occasionally derail when it lacks adequate information.

Reaping Success with the 80/20 Principle in Law and Technology

Lastly, we shed light on the 80/20 principle, a fundamental guideline that could catapult your success within the realm of law and technology. This strategy focuses on maximizing ROI with minimal effort.

Ben Alarie’s insights not only educate you on the advanced developments in AI and machine learning in the legal domain but also inspire you to incorporate tactical principles for success in your career. Let’s gear up and delve into this stimulating exploration of the future of the legal industry.

Resources from this Episode

• BlueJ website: https://www.bluej.com 
• The Legal Singularity: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Law Radically Better, book by Ben Alarie
• Preet Bharara’s podcast: Humanity, Security & AI, Oh My! with Ian Bremmer & Shuman Ghosemajumder)
• 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, by Yuval Noah Harari
• Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, by Yuval Noah Harari
• Finally, check out my Law Practice Management Assessment (it takes 5 minutes to complete, after which you’ll get specific recommendations for improvement in 5 key areas of your practice)

General Resources

• Learn to use Technology to reduce friction & gain freedom in your Law practice with this resource: https://www.the8020lawyer.com/
• Focus on these essential tech tools for maximum traction in your practice.
• Take this short law practice assessment to identify your main strengths & weaknesses.

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Episode Credits

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