AI for Good

The ‘AI for Good’ session at the Legal Innovation & Tech Fest addresses the critical need for AI technologies to contribute positively to society. This session highlights innovative companies that intersect with the legal industry who are using AI for good. Scenarios could include technology that supports domestic abuse survivors at the start of a matter and technology that combats school-age-related issues including self-arm and bullying by ensuring systems that children interact with comply with privacy laws and the Australian Privacy Act. Additionally, a pro bono lawyer from Lander & Rogers will discuss the ethical imperatives of AI, emphasising the importance of technology serving the greater good.

Key Learnings

• Understanding how AI can be leveraged to address significant social issues.
• Gaining insights into the ethical implications of AI technology and the importance of ensuring AI is used for positive societal impact.
• Recognising the value of collaboration between tech innovators, legal professionals, and social advocates to create AI solutions that truly benefit society.

About David

David is a lawyer and software developer from Sydney. As a co-founder of Lext, David works to make the law easier to access and easier to practise through software. David leads the development team at Lext, building software-as-a-service products for government agencies, law firms and not-for-profit organisations to develop technological solutions to law and justice problems. David holds an EMBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management (UNSW). He is a former President of NSW Young Lawyers and a former Councillor of the Law Society of NSW.