The firm's partners and staff are trialling the use of AIME in administrative tasks
MinterEllisonRuddWatts has debuted its first gen-AI based in-house chatbot, which leverages the Azure platform.
The firm's partners and staff are presently trialling the use of the chatbot, dubbed AIME, for administrative tasks. The testing process is intended to bolster trust in gen-AI, mitigate risk, and identify opportunities presented by this technology; it is also intended to help its users become more comfortable with using gen-AI.
The chatbot operates within the Microsoft Teams environment, benefiting from the platform's security and ensuring that internal data inputted into AIME are not only secure, but also comply with privacy laws.
MinterEllisonRuddWatts technology partner Tom Maasland played a significant role in the rollout of AIME.
“Gen-AI has the potential to disrupt many industries – and the legal industry is firmly, and some would say high up, on that list. MinterEllisonRuddWatts has a strong culture of innovation, and we are constantly seeking ways to better serve our clients – and gen-AI will form a key part of that service. The launch of AIME is just one of the many ways we are working to make providing legal advice more efficient,” said Maasland, who also chairs the AI Forum’s working group on gen-AI strategy and sits on the NZTech board.
MinterEllisonRuddWatts CIO Nigel Stevenson added that the launch of AIME is a major milestone in the firm’s technology innovation initiative.
“Our team has worked to ensure that this AI-powered chatbot integrates seamlessly with our firm’s operations and systems, providing a more efficient experience for partners and staff, while maintaining our high levels of security and confidentiality,” he said.
