Welcome to the course on Large Language Models, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of Law at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.
Large Language Models (LLMs) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are set to revolutionize numerous aspects of society. This course provides an essential exploration of how these technologies will reshape the legal landscape. Aimed at law students and legal professionals, it explores the fundamentals of AI and its groundbreaking applications in the legal arena. The course begins with a foundational understanding of AI and LLM, including its history, core concepts, and current legal applications. It navigates through the complex ethical landscapes and regulatory frameworks of AI, discussing the implications of AI in courtroom proceedings, the controversial notion of AI as judges, and its transformative role in legal research and documentation. Additionally, the course addresses critical issues like algorithmic bias, intellectual property challenges, and the impacts of AI-generated deepfakes on truth and social engineering.
To know more about the course see the course outline. The course also has a GitHub page.
To set an appointment with me, visit my appointments page.
Session 1: What is this AI thing anyway? (March 11, 2024)
Session 2: What is the history of AI development? (March 15, 2024)
Session 3: How do we build a Large Language Model? (March 25, 2024)
Session 4: How do we train an LLM Chatbot? (April 1, 2024)
Session 5: How can AI be used in the legal field? (April 5, 2024)
Session 6: What are the applications of AI in the legal sector? (April 8, 2024)
Session 7: To what extent can AI make judicial decisions? (April 11, 2024)
Session 8: How do we account for algorithmic bias in AI applications? (April 15, 2024)
Session 9: How will AI change the legal profession? (April 19, 2024)
Session 10: Will the legal community accept AI? (Guest Session: Suraj T) (April 22, 2024)
Session 11: How do we build ethical AI? (April 29, 2024)
Session 12: What are the legal issues with AI? (Guest Session: Jaideep Reddy) (May 3, 2024)
Session 13: How do we build legal applications with LLMs? (Guest Session: Lucio Team) (May 6, 2024)
Session 14: When AI goes wrong, who is responsible? (May 10, 2024)
Session 15: Who owns the intellectual property of AI-generated content? ( May 13, 2024)
Session 16: What IP issues does AI entail? (Guest Session: Aparajita Lath) ( May 17, 2024)
Session 17: How do we regulate attempts to change society using AI?
A weekly newsletter about key developments in AI and the law by the students of this course.
On EU's framework convention on AI, Sony's ultimatum to developers and Scarlett Johansson's AI voice
24th May, 2024
Dhruv Holla and Vedant Gupta
As part of the course, students were asked to create 5-minute videos using AI tools on the theme of AI and the law. Students worked either individually or in small groups to conceptualize, research, and produce their videos. This involved scripting, the use of AI technologies for video editing and effects, and a critical analysis of the chosen topic. The students created videos on topics such as:
AI and Environmental Law
Legal Issues in Autonomous Vehicles
AI and the future of Alternative Dispute Resolution
AI and Contract Automation
The videos can be found here.