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        Macfarlanes, a UK law firm, has announced a partnership with HarveyAI, an AI tool for legal work, as an early adopter in the legal sector's growing use of generative AI (GenAI).
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        HarveyAI, built on OpenAI's GPT-4, uses natural language processing and machine learning to automate legal tasks such as contract analysis and due diligence. Macfarlanes tested the platform earlier this year and plans to integrate GenAI into its client services.
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        Other law firms, including Allen &amp; Overy, Reed Smith, and Addleshaw Goddard, are also using or trialing HarveyAI.
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UK law firm Macfarlanes has teamed up with HarveyAI, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool for legal work. Macfarlanes is an early adopter in the legal sector's increasing use of generative AI (GenAI). Developed on OpenAI's GPT-4, HarveyAI employs natural language processing and machine learning to automate legal tasks like contract analysis and due diligence. Macfarlanes has already tested the platform and aims to integrate GenAI into its client services. Other law firms such as Allen & Overy, Reed Smith, and Addleshaw Goddard are also using or trialing HarveyAI.

Macfarlanes partners with Harvey as an early adopter of GenAI in the legal space

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On September 26, Microsoft announced the launch of Microsoft Copilot, available on Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Edge, and Bing. The Copilot app will provide assistance by using intelligence from the web, work data, and PC activities. It can gather information from calendars, emails, and documents to help draft texts and emails, make real-time suggestions in apps like Outlook, and provide voice or text control over desktop features. Microsoft also plans to launch Microsoft 365 Copilot AI assistant on November 1, available to Microsoft 365 customers for $30 per month. This move by Microsoft aims to enhance user experience by incorporating AI into everyday tasks.

Microsoft announces the launch of Microsoft Copilot in Windows and 365 Copilot AI assistant

Forethought has launched Autoflows, a chatbot product powered by its GenAI model, SupportGPT. Autoflows uses natural language prompts to automate customer service interactions by performing various tasks across different systems. The AI model aims to create automated conversations that closely resemble human interaction, resulting in an increased resolution rate compared to classical workflows. Autoflows simplifies the automation process by allowing users to input a policy and letting the AI handle the rest. Although manual fine-tuning is still possible, Forethought's goal is for the AI to handle most of the process.

Forethought launches Autoflows to build workflows with natural language

Generative AI platform, Secoda, has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round led by Craft Ventures, bringing its total funding to $16 million. The funds will be used to further develop Secoda's AI solutions and improve the platform. Secoda integrates with various business intelligence and data transformation tools to create a unified data catalog for companies. Users can search and write documentation using natural language queries. The platform has helped users reduce data requests, onboarding times, and time spent on documentation. Secoda currently supports 36 data warehouses and business intelligence tools.

Secoda raises USD 14 million in Series A funding

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OpenAI has released an upgraded version of its text-to-image tool, DALL-E 3, which integrates with its chatbot ChatGPT. This tool is available to subscribers of ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Enterprise. DALL-E 3 uses ChatGPT to provide more descriptive guidance for image prompts, resulting in higher-quality images that accurately reflect the prompts. The new version also addresses previous issues with content such as text and human hands. OpenAI claims that DALL-E 3 reduces algorithmic bias, improves safety, and respects artists' rights. Artists can choose to opt out of having their artwork used to train future models. This development is seen as a positive step towards ethical and transparent practices in the field of generative AI.

OpenAI releases DALL-E 3, upgrading its text-to-image tool

Google has integrated its AI chatbot, Bard, with Gmail, Docs, and Drive, allowing users to ask Bard to find and summarize information from their emails and documents. The feature is available in English and users can opt in or disable it. Bard’s extensions also connect with Maps, YouTube, and Google Flights, allowing users to ask for real-time flight information, nearby attractions, and YouTube videos on specific topics. Google assures users that the personal data accessed by Bard will not be seen by human reviewers or used to train Bard’s public model. The company plans to expand Bard’s integrations in the future.

Google’s Bard chatbot connects with other Google apps and services

OpenAI has launched the Red Teaming Network to strengthen the safety and resilience of its AI models. The initiative involves collaborating with external experts to critically assess and stress-test AI systems. OpenAI is inviting applications from experts in various fields to form a diverse and multidisciplinary team. This move demonstrates OpenAI's dedication to rigorous AI development and their commitment to considering a wide range of perspectives when evaluating the impact of AI systems. The Red Teaming Network is a significant step towards ensuring the safety and responsible development of AI models.

OpenAI Introduces Red Teaming Network to enhance AI model safety

Legal data engine developer Darrow has raised $54m in a Series B funding round led by Georgian, with participation from existing investors F2, Entrée Capital, and NFX. The funds will be used to expand the company's team and develop its platform, adding more legal domains and expanding its large language models. Darrow's platform uses these models to detect legal cases and offer support throughout the litigation process, accessing publicly available information to extract factual patterns. Its applications include detecting violations, matching cases with law firms, assessing case value, generating reports, and predicting legislative outcomes.

Darrow raises USD 35 million in Series B funding

AI education app Learn.xyz has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by Blockchange Borderless Capital and Vanagon Ventures. The funding will be used to develop the app and improve the user experience. Learn.xyz's app uses GenAI to deliver education in different languages. Users can access various subjects through short "Curiosities" created from user contributions. During the beta phase, users have generated over 60,000 "Curiosities" covering topics such as history, physics, biology, and sports. Individual investors in the funding round include Ryan Roslansky, the CEO of LinkedIn, and Andrew Barnes, the founder of Go1.

Learn.xyz raised USD 3 million in seed funding

OpenAI is opening its first EU office in Ireland as part of its plan to tackle potential regulatory challenges. The company is actively hiring for various positions in Dublin, focusing on privacy, legal compliance, and policy. This move demonstrates OpenAI's dedication to addressing privacy concerns and complying with regulations, including the forthcoming EU AI Act. It also highlights the increasing significance of Europe in the realm of artificial intelligence as the region considers implementing AI regulations.

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