ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is taking GPT-6 Astra into the legal industry with a specialized platform aimed at helping law firms research cases, draft legal advice and develop AI-powered tools.
OpenAI Targets Legal AI Market
On Thursday, the AI company said that Astra for Law combines its GPT-6 Astra model with an index covering U.S. case law, statutes, regulations and other legal materials.
The platform also includes specialized guidance designed for legal analysis and writing.
OpenAI said legal AI companies including Harvey and Legora will be able to build applications using Astra for Law. The platform will also integrate with legal software providers such as Relativity and Clio.
Legal AI Focuses on Confidential Work
OpenAI said selected law firms will initially receive access through a program that includes protections for confidential client work.
The company said it worked with Sullivan & Cromwell, Ropes & Gray, Cooley, Latham & Watkins and Wachtell Lipton while testing and developing legal AI applications.
The launch comes as major AI companies compete for legal customers.
AI Legal Tools Face Scrutiny Over Accuracy and Judicial Risks
Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has expanded its Gemini Enterprise offerings for legal professionals, while Anthropic has introduced tools for lawyers using its Claude AI assistant.
However, Chief Justice John Roberts previously cautioned that AI-generated predictions could influence judges and potentially challenge judicial independence.
Earlier this month, speaking at a Venice Film Festival symposium, George Clooney said his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, has encountered AI-fabricated laws.
He warned that AI can "hallucinate and make up fake cases" that lawyers or judges may cite without verifying them.
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