Developing AI Responsibly: The LexisNexis® Commitment
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools is an exciting breakthrough in our industry, but it is appropriate to also approach this new technology with caution. We are all aware by now of the risks of relying on Gen AI outputs without proper oversight by a lawyer, just as a lawyer would oversee the work product of a summer associate or a paralegal.
One way to mitigate these risks is to make sure that you are using a Legal AI tool — a Gen AI solution trained for the legal profession — that is grounded in authoritative legal content and developed with “Responsible AI” principles. This is a critical foundation that ensures the AI system producing outputs in response to your prompts has been developed, deployed and governed to comply with all relevant ethics and laws.
“Responsible AI is an approach to developing and deploying artificial intelligence from both an ethical and legal standpoint,” explains the International Organization for Standardization. “The goal is to employ AI in a safe, trustworthy and ethical way.