Relativity aiR: A Potential Game Changer in eDisclosure
Introducing Relativity aiR
Today, AI is at the centre of conversations and headlines, and companies are innovating to redefine how legal professionals approach their work. Leading this transformation is Relativity aiR, developed by Relativity, which is a suite of AI solutions and has the potential to revolutionise the legal industry.
What is Relativity aiR?
During Relativity Fest in Chicago in September 2023, Relativity first announced the upcoming release of Relativity aiR to its clients. It has since been made available for limited general availability to a handful of advanced customers and will be launched for general availability in the summer of 2024.
Relativity aiR, which stands for AI at Relativity, leverages Microsoft Azure's OpenAI Service and the advanced capabilities of OpenAI’s GPT-4. This powerful tool is designed to make eDisclosure more efficient and precise. The aiR suite includes several products named aiR for Review, aiR for Privilege and aiR for Case Strategy, each tailored to address specific challenges within legal workflows.
Efficiency is a key selling point of Relativity aiR. By automating more during the initial stages of document review, it significantly reduces the time needed for litigation or investigations. Beyond speed, aiR's precision in identifying relevant documents is designed to decrease the likelihood of human error, leading to more reliable legal outcomes.
With the volume of electronic data in legal proceedings ever-increasing, Relativity aiR's release is both timely and essential.
How Does Relativity aiR Work?
Relativity aiR accelerates the document review process by using generative AI to help find the most relevant documents and build legal team’s case narratives. The results aim to provide better accuracy than before, and provide significant time and cost savings in litigation and investigations. Legal teams will be able to focus more on strategic initiatives and client communication, or as Relativity nicely puts it ‘breathe easy.’
Integrated into RelativityOne, Relativity's secure and user-friendly cloud-based platform, aiR ensures legal teams can effortlessly adopt its capabilities within a familiar environment.
Let’s take a look at each of the three new products below:
aiR for Review
Incorporated into the vast capabilities of Relativity aiR are three pivotal features under the aiR for Review umbrella which distinguish it in the market:
aiR Relevance Analysis: This functionality employs predictive algorithms to determine documents that are relevant to a request for production and gives better leverage to conduct QC review. The future of document review is shifting further away from traditional linear review methods and this is a further step in giving the seal of approval towards automated review processes for document relevance, promising a future where legal teams can streamline their review processes.
aiR Issue Analysis: This feature stands out by efficiently locating material relating to different legal issues and is particularly crucial for complex cases where identifying pertinent documents can be akin to finding a needle in a haystack. Previously, only binary systems where only a positive or negative (i.e. Relevant or Not Relevant) choice can be selected existed. aiR's ability to identify documents using multiple issues showcases an intuitive understanding of legal nuances and ensures that no stone is left unturned.
aiR Key Analysis: Perhaps one of the most groundbreaking features is its ability to find key documents (often referred to by legal teams as 'hot’ documents) critical to a case or investigation. This capability ensures that vital information is brought to light early in the process, potentially altering the course of legal strategies and outcomes.
aiR for Privilege
Privilege review is a new area where Relativity aiR aims to make significant improvements.
By leveraging advanced AI, including large language models and machine learning, aiR for Privilege is designed to enhance the accuracy and consistency of privilege review predictions, with fewer human resources needed regardless of data volumes.
It also aims to minimise disclosure risks by identifying all privileged content and providing a deep contextual understanding of the data, thus preventing potential clawbacks and protecting reputation.
aiR for Case Strategy
Relativity aiR offers tools to enhance case strategy and deposition/witness statement preparation. The ‘Fact Generation’ feature allows users to extract critical facts and visualise a timeline of key events, helping to understand the sequence in which they unfolded.
For deposition/witness statement preparation, it generates detailed outlines based on the facts and individuals involved, providing direct links to supporting exhibits for efficient reference.
Additionally, this product offers quick overviews and comprehensive insights into documents, witnesses and case summaries, ensuring legal teams have a well-rounded understanding of their case at a glance.
Relativity's Six AI Principles: Guiding Responsible Innovation
Relativity has outlined six core AI principles which are designed to steer their innovation responsibly and ethically. These principles, featured on their website, prioritise transparency, fairness, privacy, security and accountability within the legal industry. By adhering to these principles, Relativity ensures that their AI solutions empower users while maintaining high ethical standards. As they continue to refine their approach, Relativity's commitment to these guiding principles reinforces their reputation as a trusted leader in legal technology.
Final Thoughts
Relativity aiR marks a significant advancement in integrating AI within the legal industry. By utilising the power of generative AI, it streamlines legal workflows and creates new opportunities for legal professionals to improve their service delivery. As legal technology evolves, Relativity aiR stands out as a transformative force, promising a future where legal professionals can achieve unprecedented efficiency and accuracy in their work. This, in turn, enhances the productivity of legal teams and has the potential to elevate the overall quality of legal services.
Relativity is actively seeking feedback from its clients who are part of the ‘limited general availability’ users and is well versed in collaborating with top law firms and organisations. This approach not only showcases their dedication to refining aiR but also affirms their commitment to meeting the unique demands of the legal sector. By listening to those who use their system daily and partnering with industry leaders, Relativity ensures their solutions are both innovative and deeply aligned with the needs of legal professionals.
With its comprehensive features and innovative approach, Relativity aiR could redefine the eDisclosure landscape and become a significant player in the market.