The iAvocat application, launched by a Lyon entrepreneur, does not leave enthusiasts of the legal world indifferent, because artificial intelligence offers it real lawyer capabilities, based in particular on half a century of court decisions.
With his iAvocat application, Isaam Reghi is controversial. The 35-year-old entrepreneur promises, thanks to her, to democratize access to the law. The machine, nourished by decades of court decisions, offers elaborate legal strategies, similar to those of a very human lawyer. And that’s the whole problem: professionals in the sector do not view this technology favorably. In response to criticism, the Lyonnais assures: for users, AI will only serve as a bridge to competent lawyers.
An application that has swallowed millions of data and court decisions
Issam Reghi wants “ facilitate access to the law for all “. The AI behind this application would have assimilated no less than 50 years of judicial decisions, but also the programs of judicial and bar schools. The application is therefore rather voracious, since it represents the equivalent of 11 million pieces of data.
According to Issam, iAvocat is capable of “ propose a strategy worthy of a seasoned lawyer “. The application, available since 1er January 2024, however, is not free. For the moment, it operates on a single annual model at 69 euros. But a monthly offer of 9 euros should soon be offered to users.
In any case, criticism was quick to erupt on social networks. Some express their skepticism with irony, wondering for example how an AI could plead before a criminal court. To which Issam Reghi reacted by announcing to our colleagues at Progress the launch of a networking platform. Its aim should be, thanks to AI, to ensure collaboration that only makes people happy, by redirecting clients to real lawyers. But the fundamental question remains: does the rise of AI in the legal field raise legitimate concerns or does it offer new opportunities?
An AI which is not intended to replace the human lawyer, but which can help them in many areas
The debate over the impact of AI in the legal sector is intensifying, especially since GPT-4 has already proven that it can be a very good lawyer. Some lawyers point out that AI, although impressive, nevertheless remains an analytical and not a creative tool. A lawyer made of flesh and blood has a human capacity to design disruptive strategies.
Maître Jean-Bernard Prouvez, lawyer at the Lyon bar, shares the perspective according to which AI, as an analytical tool, will never replace the essential role of humans, particularly in the exercise of pleading. “ The idea is to make it an aid, particularly for writing “, he says.
Foudeil Benazout participated in the evaluation of iAvocat before its launch. This other lawyer from Lyon emphasizes the importance of bringing AI into compliance with the law and ethics. Which brings us to the principle of confidentiality, a concept still a little foreign to artificial intelligence, which piles up data and information. “ But it is relevant to take the bull by the horns, work with the machine and not against it. », adds the lawyer. The harmonious coexistence between human skills and artificial intelligence today seems to be the key to taking full advantage of the advantages of technology while respecting the fundamental values of law, and letting progress take its course.
Source : Progress
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