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Responsible AI in Law: Building Frameworks, Use Cases, and Trust with RAILS
Episode 2
Monday, 5 May, 2025
This episode explores the RAILS initiative, which focuses on the responsible use of AI in legal services. The guests discuss the origins of RAILS, its working groups, and the importance of ethical AI practices. They highlight recent outputs, including a risk management framework and various use cases, while emphasizing the need for AI literacy in the legal field. The discussion also touches on the future of RAILS and the ongoing evolution of AI in legal contexts.Thanks to our guests, Kelli Raker, Eli Makus, and Leigh Zeiser. Watch the video version here.TakeawaysRAILS launched to address the ethical use of AI in legal services.The initiative aims to bridge gaps in AI understanding among legal professionals.Working groups focus on client engagement, direct-to-consumer resources, and corporate legal teams.AI presents both opportunities and risks that need careful management.Access to AI should be equitable across different legal sectors.The risk management framework provides guidance for corporate legal teams.Use cases developed by RAILS help illustrate practical applications of AI.AI literacy is essential for legal professionals and their clients.The conversation emphasizes collaboration and sharing of resources.Future developments will continue to evolve as AI technology advances.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Rails and Responsible AI01:57 Understanding Rails: Origins and Objectives05:55 Working Groups: Focus Areas and Contributions09:54 The Importance of Responsible AI in Legal Services13:46 Outputs and Resources from Rails17:56 Use Cases: Development and Significance22:04 Future Directions for Rails and AI Literacy