Judge Peck Calls Upon Lawyers to Use Artificial Intelligence and Jason Baron Warns of a Dark Future of Information Burn-Out If We Don’t

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A an article by Ralph Losey on his blog e-Discovery Team.

This article discusses recent statements made by judges that encourage the use of technologically enhance review processes, such as predictive coding.

The article provides links to other articles that the author references, in regard to judicial support for the use of technology. As Mr. Losey points out, "Don’t get me wrong. I don’t think that AI is a panacea. Well trained lawyers are still indispensable. Ever heard the expression garbage in, garbage out? There is no substitute for skilled human judgments, but now our limited human intelligence and processing speed can be enhanced with predictive coding and other forms of computer assisted document review and analysis."

The article also discusses, and provides explanation around two different uses artificial intelligence in the legal discovery process, "There are really two different ways to use AI in e-discovery today: 1. to search and find information, i.w. to cull-out; and, 2. to speed up review prior to production, i.w. quality control. Many people, even experts, get confused between the two and Judge Peck’s article does not address the distinction."

The article provides warning too, such as that from Jason Baron, who worries that if we are not careful we will have too much information and no reasonable way to access what is important.  Mr. Losey provides advice given by Mr. Baron as to how to avoid this potential crisis.  In addition, Ms. Losey ultimately states that with technological advancements such as Watson and Siri, that we will have a better way to manage the explosion in the amount of electronically stored information that is created in modern society.

P.S.  As per the norm from Mr. Losey's content, this is well worth reading and paying attention to.