“AI Legal Lookup” is the first application in Vietnam that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) with a vast volume of legal data to create a virtual assistant specifically designed for legal research and consultation. This free social project is a collaborative effort between the ABAII Academy, DecomStars JSC, and Nam Ha Law Firm, aimed at research and development.
On July 8, 2024, the Academy of Blockchain and AI Innovation (ABAII), Nam Ha Law Firm, and DecomStars JSC collaborated with the People’s Committee of Ward 13, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City to organize an introduction and training session on the use of the AI Legal Lookup application for all officials and civil servants at the Ward People’s Committee headquarters.
Attending the training session on behalf of the People’s Committee of Ward 13 were Mr. Lê Hoàng Linh Phương (District Party Committee member, Secretary of the Ward Party Committee), Mr. Tạ Thanh Khiêm (Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the People’s Committee), along with the entire team of officials and civil servants from the Ward.
Representing the developers of the “AI Legal Lookup” application were Lawyer Nguyễn Tri Thắng (Director of Nam Ha Law Firm), Ms. Nguyễn Thị Hải Yến (Deputy Head of Communications, Vietnam Blockchain Association), and Mr. Trần Phan Nhật Minh (presenter).
Sharing the objectives and aspirations of the training session, Mr. Tạ Thanh Khiêm, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ward 13, emphasized the high demand for legal inquiries and assistance with administrative procedures from the residents in the area. Due to the limited personnel available to address these concerns and the difficulties faced by residents in self-researching, given the vast volume of legal documents and overlapping regulations, the introduction of the AI Legal Lookup application to each resident and household is essential. This initiative will enable citizens to take a more proactive and convenient approach to resolving legal issues while saving time, costs, and human resources.
Sharing the objectives and aspirations of the training session, Mr. Tạ Thanh Khiêm, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ward 13, stated that the demand for legal inquiries and assistance with administrative procedures from residents in the ward is very high. The ward’s staff lacks sufficient personnel to address these concerns, while residents face significant challenges in conducting their own research due to the vast number of legal documents and overlapping regulations. Therefore, the deployment of the AI Legal Lookup application to each resident and household will help them proactively and conveniently resolve legal issues while saving time, costs, and human resources.
“AI Legal Lookup” is a free social project jointly developed by the Academy of Blockchain and AI Innovation (ABAII), DecomStars JSC, and Nam Ha Law Firm. In this project, ABAII Academy serves as the lead organization, DecomStars is responsible for technological operations, and Nam Ha Law Firm provides legal advisory services and supports ABAII Academy in communication activities.
This is the first project in Vietnam that integrates artificial intelligence with a vast system of legal documents to create an application specifically for legal research and consultation for citizens nationwide.
Compared to similar applications, “AI Legal Lookup” stands out due to its advanced question-and-answer capabilities based on Natural Language Processing (NLP). This method enables the system to effectively use machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to understand and respond to user inquiries.
It is estimated that the AI Legal Lookup application can reduce the time spent searching for legal regulations by 70-80%, making it particularly useful for non-legal professionals, businesses needing to look up multi-sector legal regulations, and the general public.
Notably, the “AI Legal Lookup” application is researched, developed, and provided entirely free for life by the ABAII Academy. It aims to disseminate legal knowledge and enhance legal awareness among the public. Users can easily create a new account and experience the application at https://aitracuuluat.vn.
Speaking about the project, Ms. Nguyễn Thị Hải Yến stated: “AI Legal Lookup is an application designed by Vietnamese people for Vietnamese people, ensuring flexibility in updating new legal documents in our country.”
At the end of the training session, presenter Trần Phan Nhật Minh summarized the benefits that AI brings to legal work, while also emphasizing the importance of verifying the information provided by AI and exercising caution when applying it to avoid potential errors: “The information provided by AI is for reference only. Consulting a lawyer or legal expert is necessary and important to ensure compliance with the law and to protect the rights of all involved parties.”
Soon, the ABAII Academy plans to continuously organize similar programs to share and bring the “AI Legal Lookup” application to all wards and districts nationwide. This initiative aims to gradually improve legal knowledge and make AI and Blockchain widely accessible to 100 million Vietnamese citizens.
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