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The video discusses the challenges individuals face in accessing legal representation due to financial constraints, with statistics showing the majority appearing in court without a lawyer. A first-generation university student initiated a project to develop an artificially intelligent lawyer, Ross, to democratize legal research, aiming to make legal help more accessible and affordable. Ross can analyze vast amounts of legal information efficiently, saving time for lawyers. The use of artificial intelligence in law is seen as a way to level the playing field and ensure justice for all, particularly for vulnerable populations who often lack legal representation. The hope is that AI technology can enhance lawyers' abilities and lead to better outcomes for clients, ultimately improving access to justice.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker expresses frustration over the fact that the majority of people who need a lawyer cannot afford one, highlighting statistics such as 97% of defendants in Utah eviction cases appearing without legal representation. They stress the importance of having a lawyer for various legal matters such as contracts, divorce, wills, etc., emphasizing that the legal system is stacked against individuals without legal representation. The speaker notes that having a lawyer increases your chances of success in legal proceedings, but acknowledges the financial challenges associated with accessing legal representation, with average lawyer fees being $361 per hour.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker, a first-generation university student who worked at a law firm in their community helping those with legal needs, describes receiving a call from a friend in 2014 to join a project aiming to build an artificially intelligent lawyer to democratize the law. The goal was to use artificial intelligence to make legal research more accessible and affordable, removing barriers for people seeking legal help. Traditional legal research methods were described as costly and time-consuming, highlighting the need to streamline the process.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how the world’s first artificially intelligent lawyer, Ross, is revolutionizing legal research. Ross can quickly analyze over a million pages of law to find relevant passages, saving lawyers 20 to 30 hours of research time in bankruptcy cases. This technology levels the playing field as justice should not have different price tags. Examples are given of marginalized individuals like Billy Jerome Presley and Walter Blas who lacked legal representation due to financial constraints. The importance of providing resources like Ross to lawyers serving vulnerable populations is emphasized.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the use of artificial intelligence in the legal field. They express hope and confidence that AI technology can help lawyers provide better results for their clients and improve their legal skills. The speaker envisions a world where AI enables lawyers to work more effectively and ensure justice for everyone.