Legal information and analytics provider LexisNexis has announced the launch of the Australian commercial preview of Lexis+AI, a generative AI solution it says is designed to transform legal work.

“Grounded in one of the largest repositories of accurate and exclusive legal content, Lexis+ AI combines the power of generative AI with proprietary LexisNexis search technology and authoritative content,” notes LexisNexis.

“LexisNexis’ first to market generative AI solution spans 1.23 million documents in seconds, and based on global experience, is anticipated to save Australian lawyers an average of 11 hours per week across research, drafting, client communications, and case summarisation activity.

“Lexis+ AI technology features conversational search, insightful summarisation, and intelligent legal drafting and document upload capabilities, all supported by state-of-the-art encryption and privacy technology to keep sensitive data secure. All results are backed by verifiable, citable authority or source.”

LexisNexis lists key features of Lexis+AI as:

Conversational search – simplifies the complex and time-consuming legal research journey, providing a search experience for diverse legal questions with citations, facilitating lawyers’ ability to complete research effectively and efficiently.

Enhanced summarisation – provides a custom summary of legal documents to speed up and guide insightful analysis.

Generative document drafting – guides customers throughout the legal drafting process, generating a first draft of a legal document, and allowing users to change the language and tone from a simple prompt.

Document upload capabilities – enable users to rapidly analyse, summarise, and extract key insights from legal documents.

LexisNexis notes that the Australian launch follows “unprecedented sales of Lexis+ AI in the U.S., with onboarding for customers underway,”, adding that “Lexis+ AI was also rolled out to leading US law schools, and earlier this year, Lexis+ AI was launched to commercial preview users in the UK and Canada.

LexisNexis says rollout of Lexis+ AI across France will follow Australia.

Greg Dickason, Managing Director at LexisNexis Asia Pacific, said: “We’re thrilled to bring this transformative technology to our Australian customers. The Lexis+ AI solution is a proven first-of-its-kind tool for lawyers and will dramatically improve the speed, quality, and effectiveness of their practice and business regardless of where and how they practice law. We have taken a customer-first approach to all our innovation, research, and product development.”

LexisNexis says it is teaming up with leading law firms, such as Clayton Utz and Holding Redlich, as part of its commercial preview program to tap into their expertise for advice and feedback.

“LexisNexis is responsibly developing legal AI solutions with human oversight. LexisNexis, part of RELX, follows the RELX Responsible AI Principles, and considers the real-world impact of its solutions on people, and takes action to prevent the creation or reinforcement of unfair bias. The company’s commitment to data security and privacy in the legal industry spans more than 50 years. LexisNexis employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and subject matter experts to develop, test, and validate its solutions and deliver comprehensive, accurate information,” notes LexisNexis.

To support lawyers in their understanding of AI and the opportunities it will present, the Lexis+ AI Insider program offers free and exclusive access to webinars, thought leadership, and breaking news on the latest AI technologies free and open to all legal professionals.

LexisNexis says Insiders can sign up to be among the first to experience Lexis+ AI. To join the Lexis+ AI Insider program, visit: https://www.lexisnexis.com.au/en/insights-and-analysis/artificial-intelligence. For more information on Lexis+ AI, visit www.lexisnexis.com.au

Source: ITwire