The Disconnect Between Legal Tech Vendors and Lawyer Needs
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jpbryan
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Summary
The article critiques the disconnect between legal tech vendors and the actual needs of lawyers, arguing that despite massive venture capital investment, new legal AI companies have over-promised and under-delivered. It explores why tech developers struggle to create effective software for the legal profession while excelling at building AI that emulates human intelligence, suggesting a fundamental misunderstanding of legal workflows and requirements.
Key quotes
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A tsunami of venture capital in the space has only amplified this dynamic.
If you've spent time in r/legaltech in recent months, you're surely aware of the shared frustration by both lawyers and legal tech procurers that this new crop of legal AI companies have over-promised and under-delivered.
Why is it easier for tech people to build machines that emulate human intelligence than it is for them to build software for law
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