Can we ever trust an AI lawyer?

In this episode of Decoder, Jon Fortt interviews Richard Robinson, the CEO of Robin AI, about the application of AI in the legal industry. Robinson discusses how Robin AI is evolving from parsing legal contracts to offering a comprehensive AI-powered legal service, helping businesses navigate legal complexities, understand regulations, and manage compliance. They explore the challenges of AI hallucinations and the importance of validating AI-generated information, as well as the broader implications of AI on truth, facts, and societal biases. Robinson also shares insights from his background in debate and how it influences his approach to building AI tools that promote informed decision-making and critical thinking. The conversation touches on the potential problems created by AI, such as the crisis of validation, the loss of writing skills, and the generation of unhelpful text.