Daniela Toreto

The Legal AI Buffet: Sample Widely, Find What Nourishes Prompt: How many different AI legal technology vendors are there ?  Responses: 40-50 (Perplexity), 100+ (Legora), 50-150 (Chat GPT), over 400 (GC AI) We’re in an unusual moment with AI in the legal industry. The technology is advancing fast, but it’s still early—early in its maturity and early in the hype cycle. That means now is the time for legal teams to experiment broadly and deliberately. A few convictions guide my current thinking: 1. Experimentation matters. We don’t yet know which tools will stick or how they’ll evolve.  Many of these tools are refreshing several times a week. Teams that get comfortable testing, learning, and discarding quickly will be best positioned when the dust begins to settle. 2. Point solutions beat the “God Box.” I’m skeptical of any one-size-fits-all platform promising to solve all Legal AI needs. The problems we solve are too varied and too contextual. Purpose-built tools—focused on discrete challenges like contract analysis, workload balancing, or risk scoring—will create more immediate and measurable value. 3. The near future is heterogeneous. No two legal departments are alike, just as no two businesses are alike. A company serving highly regulated markets will lean on different AI solutions than one focused on high-volume commercial contracting. The winning AI playbooks will be tailored, not standardized. If you’re waiting for the perfect platform to arrive, you’ll miss the opportunity to shape how AI transforms your practice. The path forward isn’t about betting on one magic solution—it’s about building the muscle to experiment, adopt what works, and move quickly when the real breakthroughs come. How are you experimenting with AI right now? #LegalTech #AIinLaw #LegalAI, #WeAreDXC

55

3 commenti

Everyone is adding AI to their products, and legislators are adding AI to lawyers' workloads - in the last two weeks: (1) Italy passed an AI law implementing the EU AI Act, (2) California's automated decisionmaking regulations were approved, and (3) Governor Newsom signed SB 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act.

31

2 commenti

[⚖️AI & Data Privacy] Privacy, 𝗔𝗜, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗔 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁? 🚨 The Italian Data Protection Authority has fined OpenAI €15M (i.e. nearly 20xOpenAI's revenue in Italy during the relevant period) for violations related to ChatGPT's data collection practices (remember that it had temporarily banned ChatGpt for privacy concerns). The investigation revealed that OpenAI processed users' personal data 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙨𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 (+ the absence of adequate age verification measures). This not just as a fine, but a defining moment for how innovation and privacy intersect underscoring the critical importance of data privacy compliance in AI development. As #AItechnologies continue to evolve, adhering to #TechRegulations is a fundamental component of ethical and lawful AI deployment. Here's why it matters: ✅ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: In the era of increasing TechRegulations, the foundation of any AI-driven solution must be user trust and legal adherence. 💡 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀: The potential of AI is phenomenal—but even the most innovative technologies must align with regulations such as privacy standards, otherwise the AI market will not evolve fairly. 📉 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: Regulatory penalties are just the start. Reputational damage, loss of customer or investors confidence can have far-reaching consequences. For businesses developing AI, the message is clear: - Prioritize data audits and, more generally 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀. - Embed 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 into every stage of innovation. - Partner with 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 to stay ahead of evolving regulations.   💬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲? 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eKeNbpE6  

23

1 commento

Your First DPA Review as SaaS Counsel: Where to Focus If you’re a young or solo counsel at a SaaS startup, chances are you’ll be sent a Data Processing Addendum (DPA) with little or no room to negotiate. The key is to focus on a handful of provisions that truly move the needle for your company. Here’s a primer from my experience: 1️⃣ Role of the Parties Ensure your company is the processor, acting only on instructions from the customer (controller). This protects you from taking on unnecessary obligations. 2️⃣ What Data Shouldn’t Be Uploaded Talk to your product team: what personal data actually flows into your platform? Exclude liability if a customer uploads categories you don’t support (children’s data, health data, biometrics). These are risks beyond your control. 3️⃣ Breach Protocols Customers may push for “24-hour” breach (security incident) notices. Make sure the definition of a security incident is limited to an actual breach. Avoid agreeing to remediation or notification costs that could inflate your liability excessively. 4️⃣ Indemnities & Liability Caps Avoid broad or uncapped indemnities. Keep liability under the DPA aligned with your MSA cap (e.g., a multiplier of annual fees). Don’t let privacy obligations become unlimited exposure. 5️⃣ Security, Pen Testing & Audit Rights If customers ask for penetration test results, provide summaries or certifications — avoid allowing direct pen testing. Limit audit rights to reasonable requests, ideally satisfied through SOC2/ISO reports. 6️⃣ Subprocessors Startups rely on third-party infrastructure. Maintain flexibility: keep a published subprocessors list, give customers notice of changes, but don’t agree to “pre-approval” for every vendor. Your turn: For those of you handling DPAs in startups, how do you prioritize negotiations? Are there other provisions you always focus on or tips you’ve learned along the way? I’d love to hear your approach. #SaaS #DataPrivacy #InHouseCounsel #LegalOps #Startups #DataProcessing #TechLaw #DPA #StartupCounsel #LegalTips #SaaSLaw

297

13 commenti

🇮🇹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗜𝗟𝗧𝗔) 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄! 🚀 Major event ahead covering AI's transformative impact on legal practice Tomorrow marks a significant milestone as ILTA brings its expertise to Italy, focusing on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal profession. The event will dive deep into practical applications of AI technology across various aspects of legal work. 🔍 Key Topics on the Agenda: The program covers essential areas where AI is making the biggest impact - from supporting daily client work to enhancing privacy protection and compliance frameworks. Sessions will explore how legal professionals can leverage AI models to boost productivity while maintaining the highest security standards. 📋 What Attendees Can Expect: -AI integration in daily legal practice and client service delivery -Privacy, data security, and compliance safeguards in AI implementation - Productivity enhancement strategies using cutting-edge AI models - Knowledge management systems powered by AI and document management solutions - Interactive panel discussions with industry experts 💡 Personal Insight: I'm honored to be speaking on "How AI is helping to guarantee privacy, data security and compliance" together with my colleague Giulio - a critical topic as law firms navigate the balance between innovation and protection of sensitive client information. 🎯 Join Us Tomorrow: Register now by scanning the QR code below or visit the ILTA website (link in comments) to secure your spot at this groundbreaking event! Follow International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) for live updates from tomorrow's event! 🔔

28

9 commenti

The Legal AI Market is maturing - The Legora and NetDocuments partnership is pushing us into the Ecosystem Era... The legal tech landscape is shifting. A Lot. Legora's partnership with NetDocs represents more than another AI tool entering the market. This is legal AI maturing from one-off solutions to integrated ecosystems, with a collaborative, user-centric philosophy. I see the journey as: 2022-2023: "Should we try AI?" 2024: "Which AI tool should we buy?" 2025: "How do we integrate AI into everything we do?" 2026: TBC.... What This Means Now For Law Firms: You're not just buying software, you're buying competitive advantage that scales. Early Legora adopters report "shaving days off timelines for document review" and "drastically improving responsiveness to clients." For In-House Teams: Enterprise-grade AI capabilities without enterprise-only complexity and costs. For Legal Operations: Integration solved. Manage AI-enabled workflows within existing systems, not multiple vendor relationships. #legaltech #legalai

44

6 commenti