Legal AI Agents Workflow Ownership and Agent Washing Risks
As Generative AI adoption grows, LegalTech tools claim to be agentic or transformative. Learn how to distinguish marketing hype from real innovation in legal workflows.
As Generative AI adoption accelerates, the legal tech market is flooded with tools claiming to be agentic, fine-tuned for law, or workflow-transformative. But what do these buzzwords truly signify? Legal IT Insider’s editor-in-chief Caroline Hill will host a discussion with Definely’s chief revenue officer Rhys Hodkinson and head of AI Sigurjón Ísaksson to demystify these claims and explore the realities of AI in legal workflows.
Key Discussion Points:
- Defining Agentic AI: What makes a system truly agentic, and how to spot agent-washing—marketing hype masking limited functionality.
- Workflow Ownership: Why unstructured AI agents without purpose-built tools often underdeliver.
- Proprietary Data’s Role: How contract structure and context enhance AI accuracy.
- Evaluating AI Tools: Critical questions to ask vendors and red flags to avoid.
Takeaways:
- A clear framework to distinguish genuine AI innovation from overhyped claims.
- Practical insights into integrating AI into legal workflows effectively.
- Expert guidance on selecting tools that align with organizational needs.
This interactive webinar promises actionable insights for legal professionals navigating the AI landscape. Questions from attendees will be addressed live, making it a dynamic session for those keen on cutting through the noise.
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Dr. Lisa Kim
AI Ethics Researcher
Leading expert in AI ethics and responsible AI development with 13 years of research experience. Former member of Microsoft AI Ethics Committee, now provides consulting for multiple international AI governance organizations. Regularly contributes AI ethics articles to top-tier journals like Nature and Science.