Source: University of Miami
The University of Miami School of Law has launched the innovative Miami Law & AI Lab (MiLA), positioning itself as a frontrunner in the responsible and effective integration of artificial intelligence into the legal landscape. MiLA’s mission is to reshape legal education, practice, and research in alignment with this vision.
“Our primary goal is to bridge the gap between traditional legal practice and emerging AI technologies,” stated Or Cohen-Sasson, the lab’s director. “Our lab is not just studying the effects of AI technologies within the legal field—we are actively developing practical and ethical AI applications that will transform how legal professionals work and push toward high AI literacy for our students.”
The lab’s current projects illustrate its forward-thinking approach. One notable initiative is the AI Bluebooking project, which is designed to automate legal citations in accordance with the Bluebook format, simplifying a tedious and time-consuming task for legal practitioners. Another significant tool in development is the Attorney’s Encryption Guard for Information Security (AEGIS), named after the mythological protective shield. This software promises a confidentiality-aware interface for legal practitioners, enabling the safe use of AI technology without compromising ethical obligations regarding client privacy.
Collaboration is integral to MiLA’s operations. The lab has formed an academic partnership with a computer science research lab at Notre Dame University to investigate the intersection of AI and law through joint research projects. Furthermore, MiLA collaborates with Bonsai, a student-led programming and data science organization, to translate academic insights into practical AI tools. Looking ahead, MiLA intends to enhance the connection between legal academia and innovation by establishing strategic partnerships with industry leaders in the legal tech sector.
Read the full article: https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2024/11/inside-the-ai-lab.html
