Can generative AI be a gamechanger for the legal industry? Allen & Overy becomes first law firm to partner with Harvey AI

Allen & Overy has announced an exclusive partnership with Harvey AI to become the first law firm in the world to have enterprise-level access to generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) that is based on OpenAI's latest models..This collaboration represents a significant advancement in the adoption of AI and machine learning technology by the legal sector and has the potential to totally transform how law is practised in the future.Harvey AI automates legal tasks like contract assessment, document analysis and legal research. This software uses AI to help law firms work more quickly and precisely, while also saving time and money on their tasks..Regarding this partnership, Head of the Markets Innovation Group at A&O David Wakeling shared on firm's website, "I have been at the forefront of legal tech for 15 years but I have never seen anything like Harvey. It is a game-changer that can unleash the power of generative AI to transform the legal industry. Harvey can work in multiple languages and across diverse practice areas, delivering unprecedented efficiency and intelligence. In our trial, we saw some amazing results.".Senior Partner Wim Dejonghe said,"This announcement marks a new era for A&O and the legal industry. Harvey AI is not just another platform, but a game-changer that will enable us to deliver unprecedented value, efficiency and innovation to our clients. We are proud to be the first law firm to partner with Harvey AI. We share their vision of using technology to enhance and transform legal services.".Law firms across the world are increasingly showing interest in adopting AI and machine learning techniques. A similar partnership has been seen between an AI-powered problem-solving platform called SparkBeyond and Baker McKenzie, to better anticipate customer demands and redefine innovation in the legal sector. .In a statement to Reuters, Partner and Global Head of R&D at Baker McKenzie Ben Allgrove said, "Five years ago, our industry was flooded with hype about AI disruption. After five years of preparation and with improved technology, we can now confidently take the next step in embedding machine learning in our business to create new value for our clients."