LexLab @ UC Law San Francisco

Limited space still available for our lunch and panel discussion: "Women Leading With AI - Practical Tips for Using AI in the Practice of Law." It's happening this Wednesday at UC Law San Francisco. Don't miss out!

Breaking news in the world of AI! Can you guess the fake headline? 1. In an article published by the University of Chicago, data and social scientists from the University have developed a new AI algorithm that can predict future crimes one week in advance with about 90% accuracy after analyzing patterns in time and geographic locations from public data on violent and property crimes. However, the algorithm also revealed increased police response in wealthy neighborhoods at the expense of less advantaged areas. 2. In an optimistic and infuriating report from the Innocence Project, Robert Burton–an innocent man who spent 17 years in the Wyoming State Penitentiary for the 2001 murder of Darlene Prince–was exonerated last week after an AI model detected anomalies in trial evidence and several inconsistent statements from the State’s key witness. 3. In a truly hopeful report from CBS News, police in Cape May County New Jersey are turning to artificial intelligence to investigate the cold case of Mark Himebaugh, an 11-year-old boy who went missing in 1991. Thanks again to Mr. Richard Ahne!

Join LexLab and the Silicon Valley Chapter of ChIPs for a "Show & Tell" session on how you can use AI in your legal practice. Our speakers will be Alice Armitage, Ashley Pantuliano, and Cecilia Ziniti California CLE credit (technology focus) will be available for attendees. We encourage you to arrive early, starting at 12:00, for check-in, lunch, and networking before the panel begins at 12:30. Use the link below to register.

Breaking news in the world of AI! Can you guess the fake headline? 1. In one of the coolest headlines in a long time, TechCrunch is reporting that researchers at MIT and Project CETI, with the assistance of machine learning technologies, have unlocked a kind of alphabet for sperm whale communication. 2. In a very unique how-to guide from Forbes, contributor Lance Eliot carefully examines the ins and outs of using generative AI to simulate what it is like to interact with someone who might have a personality disorder. 3. In a headline almost as cool as the whale one, Egypt Today is reporting that scientists at the University of Cairo have developed an AI that can meticulously restore damaged historical artifacts. Using 3D printing and scanning technologies, the AI replicates missing pieces with a precision previously impossible, preserving ancient treasures for future generations. Thanks again to Mr. Joshua Johnson!

Breaking news in the world of AI! Can you guess the fake headline? 1. In a sign of ominous things to come, The New York Times is reporting that Instagram is in the early stages of developing a program known as “Creator AI” which would allow influencers to chat with fans through direct messages and potentially through Instagram comments using a chatbot that mimics the voice of influencer. 2. This week, Wired.com is reporting the rare flash of genuinely good news as apiculturists in the UK are utilizing artificial intelligence to save bee populations by tracking everything from foraging patterns to the emergence of foreign invaders such as murder hornets. 3. In a report published by the Guardian, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, with the assistance of venture capital funding, has announced plans to open the world’s first AI art museum, showcasing masterpieces designed by creative algorithms and challenging our very conception of art. Thanks again to Sarah Watkiss!

Breaking news in the world of AI! Can you guess the fake headline? NPR is reporting that the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association is turning to AI to solve one of the biggest problems in education, teacher shortages. Beginning in the fall of 2024, several Nebraska high schools will experiment with AI-powered teachers for 10th-grade science and history classes. According to an article from the U.S. New and World Report, French tech startup Mistral AI has been speaking to investors about raising several hundred million dollars at a valuation of $5 billion! Earlier this month, 60 Minutes reported that providers of mental health services are turning to AI-powered chatbots designed to help address a shortage of therapists amidst growing demand from patients. Specifically, the report highlights the app Woebot which uses a chat function to help manage problems such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and loneliness. Huge thanks to Sofie Petersen!

Curious why AI is worth exploring now, while it’s still in development? Thank you yet again to Professor Heidi Brown and Mr. Richard Ahne!

Curious how AI can help in the writing process? Thank you again to Professor Heidi Brown, and thank you to Mr. Joshua Johnson!

Curious if AI will replace writers? Huge thanks to Sarah Watkiss and Professor Heidi Brown!

Breaking news in the world of AI! Can you guess the fake headline? The Independent reports that famed Daily Show host, Jon Stewart, claims that Apple refused to let him discuss the dangers of artificial intelligence on his AppleTV talk show “The Problem with Jon Stewart.” The BBC is reporting that the National Gallery in London has Discovered a previously Unknown Van Gogh Painting Using AI Analysis of Brushstroke Patterns. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that corporate bankruptcy advisers are exploring the use of artificial intelligence for AI’s ability to process vast data sets, but courts are demanding solutions to the ethical and privacy risks inherent in the technology. Huge thanks to Mehmet Emin Erdogan!