Category: Artificial Intelligence
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Davos: Where the World’s Movers and Shakers Gather (and Sometimes Slip on Ice)
Picture this: A quaint Swiss town nestled in the Alps, where the air is crisp, the snow is pristine, and the concentration of power suits per square meter blows away even the pinstripes of Wall Street. Welcome to Davos, home of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting, where global leaders converge to solve the world’s…
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Ready for the Future of AI and Politics? Gary F. Bengier, Writer, Philosopher & Technologist
Gary is a famous Silicon Valley Technologist (he’s the former eBay CFO!) and Philosopher with a fascinating & well informed view on the future of AI & Politics. Today we will hear his pearls of wisdom as he shares insights and actionable advice about the future of AI and the challenges humans will face in…
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Exploring the AI Vanguard: Top 50 Companies Shaping 2024
Artificial intelligence continues to rewrite the rules of innovation in 2024. From healthcare breakthroughs to generative art revolutions, the top 50 AI companies of the year exemplify the transformative power of technology. In reviewing the WriterBuddy article, several key themes emerge—illustrating not just who leads the charge, but why their strategies, funding prowess, and technological…
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What is a Photo Anymore?
In an era where technology advances at breakneck speed, the concept of a “photo” is rapidly evolving. Once, a photograph was a static representation of a moment in time, a slice of reality captured by a lens. Today, however, the boundaries between reality and artificiality are becoming increasingly blurred, especially with the advent of AI-driven…
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Tech Snippets Today – Holly Levanto – VP AI Practice – Booz Allen with Joseph Raczynski
This was a wonderful opportunity to speak with Holly Levanto, VP in Booz Allen’s AI practice about the current and future uses of AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming military operations and strategies, offering unprecedented capabilities in areas such as surveillance, data analysis, and autonomous systems. AI-driven technologies can enhance decision-making processes, improve the…
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“The State of AI” – MIT EmTech Digital Conference
Recently I attended the annual EmTech Digital conference at MIT in Cambridge, MA. The most influential companies in AI from around the world presented to a group of 200. The “State of AI” session at the MIT EmTech Digital conference was opened by Nathan Benaich, founder of Air Street Capital, an AI-focused investment firm. Benaich…
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“Digital Content Authentication” – MIT EmTech Digital Conference
In today’s digital age, the authenticity of online content is more critical than ever. With the rise of deepfakes, manipulated media, and synthetic content, ensuring the transparency and trustworthiness of what we see and hear online has become a paramount concern. Mounir Ibrahim, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Impact at Truepic, addressed this…
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“From the Labs of OpenAI” – MIT EmTech Digital Conference
In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s easy to be swept up by utopian dreams or dystopian fears. But what does the future of AI really hold? Srinivas Narayanan, Vice President of Applied AI at OpenAI, recently shared his insights at the “From the Labs of OpenAI” session, offering a nuanced perspective on…
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“Creating a Safe and Thriving AI Sector” – MIT EmTech Digital Conference
The session “Creating a Safe and Thriving AI Sector” at the MIT EmTech Digital conference was led by Asu Ozdaglar, the Deputy Dean of Academics at MIT’s Schwarzman College of Computing. With the poise of a seasoned orator and the precision of a chess grandmaster, Ozdaglar dove into the labyrinth of AI development, focusing on…
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“Elections and the Future of Misinformation” – MIT EmTech Digital Conference
In the midst of a historic election year, the topic of technology’s role in shaping democratic processes has never been more pertinent. At the MIT Technology Review’s EmTech conference “Elections and the Future of Misinformation” session, Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta, provided a comprehensive look at how social media influences elections and…
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“Liquid Neural Networks” – MIT EmTech Digital Conference
The world of artificial intelligence is brimming with innovation and complexity, but nothing quite matches the potential of liquid neural networks. At the recent “Liquid Neural Networks” session at MIT EmTech Digital Conference, Ramin Hasani, CEO of Liquid AI, offered a compelling glimpse into this cutting-edge technology and its transformative capabilities. Here’s a deep dive…
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“AI Goes to Court” – MIT EmTech Digital Conference
The session “AI Goes to Court” at the MIT EmTech Digital conference was led by Amir Ghavi, AI, Tech Transactions & IP Partner at Fried Frank LLP. Ghavi, who represents several prominent AI companies such as Stability AI, took the stage with a lively and engaging presentation, acknowledging the challenge of discussing lawsuits before lunch.…
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“Decentralized AI” – MIT EmTech Digital Conference
In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, decentralization is emerging as a critical paradigm shift, promising to revolutionize how we handle data, privacy, and AI capabilities. At the “Decentralized AI” session, Ramesh Raskar, Associate Professor at MIT Media Lab, provided an illuminating and thought-provoking perspective on this topic. Here’s an exploration of the concepts discussed…
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Tech Snippets Today – Petra Molnar, Harvard Faculty Associate, Lawyer, and Anthropologist with Joseph Raczynski
Today we focus on migration and technology, and the people caught in the middle. My guest, Petra Molnar, has written: The Walls Have Eyes: Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence offers a global story of the sharpening of borders through technological experiments while also introducing strategies of togetherness across physical and ideological borders.…
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OpenAI’s New GPT-4o Allows Voice and Video in the Same Model
What’s New? OpenAI just debuted GPT-4o, a new kind of “Omnimodel” or multimodal AI model that you can simply communicate with in real time in a live voice conversation. There is also the ability to use video streams from your phone or computer and text. Impressively, the model will be free for all users through…
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The Future of Geopolitics and the Role of Innovation and Technology
Washington, D.C., Walter E. Washington Convention Center – In the whirlwind world of technology and geopolitics, the recent panel discussion on “The Future of Geopolitics and the Role of Innovation and Technology” offered a fascinating blend of perspectives from esteemed experts, including Alex Karp, Cofounder and CEO, Palantir; David S. Cohen, Deputy Director Central Intelligence…
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Tech Snippets Today – Alison Smith & Geoff Schaefer, Booz Allen Hamilton with Joseph Raczynski
Today we dive into the implications, considerations, and possibilities of open-source generative AI systems! One question that looms for many is could Open-source AI help, hinder or simple coexist with a closed system. As you likely know open-sourced approaches, have democratized access to software, ensured transparency, and improved security for decades, but can it have…
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2024 Top Level AI Predictions
As 2024 begins, I wish to set out some thoughts on what we might expect to come with the continued dominance of AI chatter in the ether. The tech titans of Silicon Valley are all in, clearly betting their chips on the dream of generative AI transforming into a goldmine. This will happen, but when? …
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Tech Snippets Today – Scott Dust – Chief Research Officer – Cloverleaf with Joseph Raczynski
The hype over AI is in full flex mode, especially around GenAI. The focus today will be around how AI can be used in learning and development, offering a glimpse into a new era where personalized, scalable coaching becomes the norm rather than the exception. We start this conversation with Scott Dust, Chief Research Officer…
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Tech Snippets Today – Alex Fink – Founder – the Otherweb with Joseph Raczynski
As you know, we are in an AI revolution. Healthcare, education, transportation, entertainment, to LegalTech and FinTech; each are being transformed and artificial intelligence is set to upend every aspect of our lives. But alas… AI has a glaring weakness, Internet misinformation. Alex is here today sharing what we need to know about the future…
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AI Joe, My Digital Avatar or Digital Twin
Say hello to AI Joe! It’s finally time to introduce him, my digital twin, or avatar. He will be here to read out my latest blogs and possibly do some presentations initially. Eventually, he will take on more and more work as the algorithms improve. The algorithm training was quick. The voice and video are…
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Honestly, no one wants to have this conversation…
“Humanity is just a passing phase for evolutionary intelligence.” This is a tough one to swallow, but this could absolutely change everything in your life. Your job is likely going away very soon. Seriously, that sounds ridiculous, and I know is painful to ponder. I believe this will happen in the coming handful of years…
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Wild AI Deepfake Tech – Joseph Raczynski AI Expert – Language, Video, and Voice Translation
This is amazing technology! Here is a quick introduction into AI generated voice, and deepfake tech which can be leveraged for good. You can take any video in one language and have it translated with lip sync, voice simulation, in any number of languages.
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Future of Legal AI – Joseph Raczynski – ILTA Podcast
This podcast panel showcases the two experts in the field of legal technologies. This thought-leadership piece will showcase an epic conversation highlighting the state of legal technology, future innovation, and getting into the brass tacks of what makes a legal technology the best. Questions the moderator will ask the speakers: 1) With so many different…
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Tech Snippets Today – USC – Jonathan Taplin – Director Emeritus, Annenberg Innovation Lab with Joseph Raczynski
Today I got into it with Jonathan Taplin, Director Emeritus, Annenberg Innovation Lab at USC (University of Southern California). He and I have pretty different perspectives on AI, blockchain, and technology in general and where it is taking us as a society. Jonathan was the founder and first director of USC Annenberg’s Innovation Lab. Long…
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Business in the Digital Age – Episode 4: Joseph Raczynski
Truly enjoyed listening back to this podcast that the exceptional Paul Caddy at Shoosmiths invited me to join back in April. Wide ranging topics from #AI, #blockchain, and #NFTs, and their impact on society, business, and law firms were discussed. I touch on the cool and the scary, which always makes for some fun! Check it out here… https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-yi9tr-1443c3d
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OH SNAP! – Expert Weighs in on Snapchat My AI
Recently, I was interviewed at the behest of Fox Business, by Kristen Altus on the topic of the impact of AI on children surrounding the Snapchat “My AI.” You can view and read the entire story below entitled, Tech experts warn Snapchat’s ‘My AI’ major ‘misstep’ has ‘dangers ahead’ for children. See the following video…
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Legal AI and Blockchain
Recently, Cointelegraph asked me several questions about the future of the legal space as it applies to both AI and blockchain. Here are my raw answers from later January 2023. As you perhaps know, the developer of DoNotPay recently attempted to bring a robot lawyer into a physical courtroom. He was rebuffed. But will we…
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Tech Snippets Today – Kore.ai – Prasanna Arikala – Chief Technology Officer, with Joseph Raczynski
AI is nonstop in the headlines these days. Conversational AI and Large Language Models lead the way with these discussions. Today, I had a very enjoyable conversation with Prasanna Arikala, Chief Technology Officer at Kore.ai. They are the the world leader in Conversational AI technology, helping companies deliver extraordinary experiences for their customers, agents, and…
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Tech Snippets Today – CoreAVI – Kenneth Wenger – Senior Director, Research & Innovation, with Joseph Raczynski
AI is the topic du jour, and for good reason. According to my guest today, it will undoubtedly impact all of us fairly dramatically in the next few years. I am fortunate to have the author of “Is the Algorithm Plotting Against Us? A layperson’s guide to the concepts, math and pitfalls of AI. We…
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Tech Snippets Today – Baker Donelson – Justin Daniels – Shareholder & Attorney, with Joseph Raczynski
Baker Donelson has always been at the tip of the spear when it comes to their focus on blockchain and other digital assets in legal. Today, I spoke with Justin Daniels, Shareholder, Corporate M&A Technology Attorney and all around NFT, blockchain, and cybersecurity guru. Those are my words, not his. What I enjoyed about the…
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Yes, AI has Made THE Leap!
For the past decade, I have been consistently extolling the virtues and concerns of the impending “Exponential Technology” era. Well, it’s here. The first manifestation of this was OpenAI’s DALL-E product, which I encountered at an MIT conference in April 2022. DALL-E 2 is a website that allows users to type in concepts or phrases…
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Lawyers and the Metaverse
Interview from Asian Legal Business published April 2022 How did you discover your passion for all things innovation and technology related? When I was a young boy, I watched a movie that transformed my life then and by happenstance altered my path forward. War Games, starring Matthew Broderick was about an inquisitive kid who unintentionally…
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Top 10 err.. 16 LegalTech Talks of 2021! Now available!
The list is out! Last year was an amazing one for LegalTech talks and thought leadership. I presented over 70 times on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, AI, Workflow, and the Legal Platform. It was also a fascinating year where edgy concepts entered the LegalTech space, including the Metaverse and NFTs. In all likelihood, these will continue to…
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Podcast: The Hearing – Andy Wishart, CPO Agiloft
From the producer… This week, Joe takes a break from legal futurology and tries his hand at being a pub singer. We’re here for it. And so (much to his horror) is Andy Wishart – Chief Product Officer at Agiloft and all round technology guru. Joe and Andy discuss the beginnings of Contract Express, Andy’s…
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3 Geeks and A Law Blog – The Geek in Review Ep. 128 – Joseph Raczynski – The Red and Blue Pill Matrix of AI and Emerging Legal Tech
This was a ton of fun! I had the chance to record this “holding Joe’s feet to the fire” 😉 conversation about the future of legal industry and where we all may be going with dynamic duo of Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert. Thanks to both of them for the opportunity to go down the rabbit hole of…
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The Law Firm of the Future
Interview with Joseph Raczynski, written by Michelle Worrall Tilton Kanas City Metropolitan Bar Association Attorneys look to precedent to solve today’s legal problems. “Steeped in tradition” is how we often describe the legal profession. As result, it’s no surprise that there is inherent tension between emerging technology and the legal profession. The American Bar Association’s…
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Podcast: The Hearing – Andrew Fletcher, Director at Thomson Reuters Labs
Lots of fun this week on The Hearing Podcast with my colleague Andrew Fletcher, Director at the Thomson Reuters Labs. If you enjoy uncovering what the future (and the now) of the legal industry might look like, take a listen. We toss aside the fluff, and meet at the cross section of AI, APIs, Design…
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Teaching Law With Technology Prize 2020
While the judges deliberated, I gave professors, students, lawyers, and technologists in the UK a glimpse of the technological innovations coming in the near and longer terms and sense of what this could mean for legal advisers. Blog: https://blogs.thomsonreuters.com/legal-uk/2020/10/12/linda-chaddertons-legally-bound-wins-the-teaching-law-with-technology-prize-2020/
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LegalTech Report Card and Predictions 2020 to 2060 – ILTA Conference 2020
I had the privilege of being selected to report on how ILTA (International Legal Technology Association) did on their predictions from 2013 up to today, during their 2020 ILTA-ON Conference. Even more fun, predicting what technology and LegalTech will look like from 2020-2025, and then going out to 2060. Remember back when we had ‘Law…
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2020 cloud update—acceleration to platform
Originally published on Legal Insights Europe. By Joseph Raczynski Cloud adoption has increased steadily over the last several years since we last forecast an Increasingly Cloudy outlook for law firms in 2017. The most recent industry data, ILTA’s 2019 Technology Survey finds that 72 percent of those surveyed across the law firm landscape will expand their use of Cloud…
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Part 1: Legal Geek’s Uncertain Decade: Debating the future of the legal industry
Originally published in AnswersOn. By Joseph Raczynski It’s the questions on the mind of every legal professional: What will legal life look like after the COVID-19 pandemic passes? What will this “new normal” actually be? And more specifically, if courts close and clients are shuttered, what will half the world’s lawyers do? In the first…
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LegalWeek 2020: Leveraging AI to Combat Financial Crimes
Originally published in the Legal Executive Institute. By Joseph Raczynski NEW YORK — With increasing data flow among global financial institutions expanding, compounded by newly minted hybrid financial organizations in FinTech, managing these highly regulated transactions is progressively more complicated. A panel at last week’s LegalWeek 2020 explored the anti-money laundering (AML) trends in 2020, discussed the…
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Podcast: The Hearing – Meredith Williams-Range – Chief Knowledge and Client Value Officer at Shearman & Sterling
In this week’s episode, I am joined by the preeminent thought leader in legal tech, and Chief Knowledge and Client Value Officer at Shearman & Sterling, Meredith Williams-Range. Taking us on a journey from her small-town, rural upbringing just outside of Memphis (where you’ll find the absolute best BBQ) to the bright lights of New…
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World Bank Presentation on Access to Justice Through Technology
Recently I had the opportunity to present at the World Bank on “Access to Justice”. My focus for this talk was on how people around the world can be lifted from poverty with new tools enabled by mobile phones. Through the use of blockchain and AI, people can learn how to protect themselves and seek…
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Justice for all? The impact of AI & blockchain on legal accessibility
Originally published on AnswersOn By Joseph Raczynski I have been incredibly fortunate to have traveled extensively, which has impacted my global vision. Visiting almost 40 countries, I have witnessed firsthand the enormous discrepancies in wealth, opportunities, and lifestyles that exist around the world today. I’ve seen the lavish gilded rooms, complete with Picassos on the…
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The 4th Annual Government Day: The Reality and Skepticism of Innovation and Blockchain
Originally published on the Legal Executive Institute By Joseph Raczynski WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Government sector strives to ramp up its efforts to more widely integrate cutting edge technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT), it is running into a myriad of challenges. Not the least among them, is separating the…
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What is the current state of legal technology around the world?
Originally published on Legal Insights Europe by Joseph Raczynski Technology discussions once reserved solely for select Chief Information Officers (CIO), Chief Technology Officers (CTO), and technologists—are now commonplace for executive committees, partners, and associates at law firms. This transformative shift over the last four years is remarkable to witness. With wider audiences leaning into the…
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Kleros.io (a Thomson Reuters Incubatee) Publishes Handbook of Decentralized Justice
Kleros.io is a blockchain startup which Thomson Reuters incubates in the Legal Technology space. They recently published a book about dispute resolution using blockchain technology. I had the good fortune to work with Federico Ast, Founder & CEO on a chapter for the book. Please feel free to download a digital copy here: Kleros’ Handbook…
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Modern Law Magazine: Embarking on an Era of Abundance in the Legal Industry
Here is my latest post from Modern Law Magazine. By Joseph Raczynski Over the course of the next five years, the legal industry will be flush with opportunity. While much of the rote legal work will be done by automation, producing a period of interstitial angst at law firms, burgeoning areas of technology necessitating legal…