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We’re dedicated to keeping you informed on the latest in AI regulations, legal tech developments, and expert insights to help you navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in the legal profession.

This week’s Highlights:

• The Hidden Risks of AI Partnerships Big Tech Doesn’t Want You to See

• Headlines From Around the Web You Shouldn't Miss

• Skribe: Revolutionizing Legal Transcription with AI-Powered Precision

• AI Tools to Supercharge your producivity

• Legal prompt of the week

Compliance and Regulations

The Hidden Risks of AI Partnerships Big Tech Doesn’t Want You to See

Competition regulators are becoming increasingly aware and concerned about the challenges posed by algorithms in the digital economy. However, as we at The Legal Wire have previously discussed, the emergence of generative AI and foundation models has introduced even greater complexities for competition regulators to consider. With AI technologies now transforming everything from media to legal and financial services, competition regulators having to take a closer look at the possible risks — particularly regarding partnerships between tech giants and specialized AI companies.

Market Concentration and Control of Key Inputs

Building and deploying foundation models requires extensive resources, including enormous datasets, specialized hardware, and massive computational power. This infrastructure is so resource-intensive that it has led to a few powerful players holding the vast majority of the market share (i.e., a market characterized by high concentration), which raises concerns as to monopolistic behaviors and stifled competition.

According to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), there are the three interrelated risks, namely that:

• Firms that control critical inputs for the development of foundation models (e.g., such as cloud computing infrastructure and proprietary datasets) could limit access to them to guard against competitors, which could have a particularly detrimental impact on smaller players;

• Powerful players could abuse their power in business or consumer markets in order to distort the options in respect of foundational model services and restrict competition in deployment; and

• Firms that already enjoy market power could reinforce their power in the foundational model value chain by entering into partnerships with key players. 

These conditions could make it nearly impossible for new entrants to compete, effectively monopolizing the AI landscape in a way that threatens market diversity.  In this regard, CMA Chair Sarah Cardell observed that “[t]he essential challenge we face is how to harness this immensely exciting technology for the benefit of all, while safeguarding against potential exploitation of market power and unintended consequences.”

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🔍 Trump is Back in Office: What Does This Mean for AI? (The Legal Wire)

🔍 The push for Elon Musk to lead American AI policy is already starting (The Verge)

🔍 Microsoft's latest patent reveals technology capable of stopping AI from hallucinating (Windows Report)

🔍 Google is opening an AI hub in oil-rich Saudi Arabia (TechCrunch)

🔍 Majority of EMEA IT professionals welcome greater AI regulation (TahawulTech)

🔍 OpenAI defeats news outlets' copyright lawsuit over AI training, for now (Reuters)

Legal Technology

Skribe: Revolutionizing Legal Transcription with AI-Powered Precision

Ever waited so long for a legal transcription that you had to re-read the case file to remember the details? Well, you’re not alone. Luckily, Skribe is redefining how legal professionals capture, share, and analyze spoken testimony, offering a transformative platform powered by AI and video conferencing – in simple terms, making your life a whole lot easier. With a particular focus on the legal and insurance industries, Skribe delivers fast, affordable, and dynamic transcription solutions — eliminating the need for traditional court reporters. Built to keep pace with the modern world, Skribe streamlines depositions, hearings, and legal testimony, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and ease of access.

A New Era of Legal Transcription

At its core, Skribe aims to replace outdated, manual transcription methods with AI-powered video transcripts that synchronize seamlessly with recorded testimony. By integrating Zoom technology into its workflow, Skribe captures events live, automatically generating video-synced transcripts that are available within hours. The platform’s focus isn’t just on transcribing words — it’s about analyzing and sharing information quickly and efficiently, so attorneys can act without delay.

Skribe arrives at a crucial moment, leveraging three converging trends: remote work, a shortage of human stenographers, and the growing adoption of AI-powered tools. With rising demand for faster and more accessible legal solutions, Skribe provides a modern alternative to expensive and time-consuming court reporting services.

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