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7 Ways Legal AI is Spellbinding for eDiscovery

Cat Casey
October 31, 2023

15 min read

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Forget broomsticks and cauldrons; this Halloween we're diving into the spellbinding realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in eDiscovery. Ouija boards, crystal balls, and Tarot cards have nothing on the AI-powered premonitions in eDiscovery today! Finding Relevant documents is easier than shouting abra Cadabra these days with the likes of sentiment analysis, social network analysis, and a whole host of data visualization tools that would put any conjurer to shame!

Ghost Hunting with Anomaly Detection

You know how ghost hunters carry around those nifty electromagnetic field detectors to catch spirits in the act? (Just ask the Ghostbusters). Well, consider Reveal's Anomaly Detection as your own personal, digital ghost detector for hauntingly messy data. Let’s get one thing straight: this is not your grandmama's approach to identifying oddities in data sets.

No siree!

It goes beyond the superficial to pinpoint data anomalies—those pesky, hidden 'ghosts' that could either spook your case or make it hauntingly memorable. This ai-based tool streamlines your document analysis and uncovers relevant ESI in record time.

Why It's Spooky Awesome:

Picture this: you're in a labyrinth of data—reviewing documents, emails, text messages, oh my! It's like walking through a haunted house, and every piece of data is a room that could either be empty or have a poltergeist ready to jump out at you.

Why is Anomaly Detection a ghost hunter's dream AI tool? First off, it employs machine learning algorithms to scan through your data mansion, room by room. But it's not just opening the door and taking a quick peek; it's flipping on the lights, looking under the bed, and checking the closet for ghouls and goblins. You're not getting spooked by every anomaly; you're getting alerted to the ones that matter—like a suspiciously deleted email or an encrypted file lurking in the shadows.

Anomaly detection adapts as new data rolls in, recalibrating its detection methods like a ghost hunter fine-tuning their equipment for different spectral frequencies. As your haunted house of data keeps evolving, this ensures you don't miss the newly arrived 'ghosts.'

The Spooky Cauldron of Text Analytics

Let's talk about something that's as captivating as a cauldron full of a witch's most potent brew—Text Analytics in eDiscovery. Think about it: witches toss a myriad of ingredients into a cauldron, stir it up, and voila! They've got a potion that could do anything from turning someone into a frog to making them fall head over heels in love. Similarly, text analytics works its magic by blending words, phrases, and even more complex textual elements to conjure up clear-cut meaning. It dives deep into the cauldron of unstructured data and comes out with something useful—something spellbinding... potentially relevant ESI!

Why it’s Spellbinding:

Picture this: you're dealing with thousands or even millions of documents in your eDiscovery project. That's a colossal, murky cauldron of data. Manually sifting through that? A nightmare that not even the Sanderson Sisters would want to endure!

That's where Reveal’s text analytics comes in, like your own personal spell book, fully equipped with features like Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Keyword Expansion. These are your digital incantations, sorting through the complexities to get to the crux of your legal matter. The platform can identify sentiment, recognizing patterns, and isolating the most relevant information, thereby giving you an unmatched advantage. It's not just a cursory glance; it's like having x-ray vision that lets you see straight to the golden nuggets of your case.

The Tarot Cards of Active Learning

If you're a fan of tarot readings that glimpse into your love life or your next career move, then you're going to dig Reveal's approach to Active Learning. Picture this: It's like having a tarot deck for your data, with each card turn forecasting the relevance of a document. But in Reveal's world, the deck isn't made of illustrated cards; it's powered by algorithms and deep learning that get more intuitive with each shuffle. The clairvoyance of Active learning improves throughout the document review, making you smarter and faster along the way.

Why It's Mystical:

So, what makes this form of active learning so bewitching? In the great cosmos of eDiscovery, Reveal is your tarot reader who's got a knack for zeroing in on the ‘Major Arcana’ cards, or should I say, those hot-button relevant documents that could be case game-changers. Reveal’s system learns from your interactions, growing wiser and more specific as you continue to review and label documents, almost like how a skilled tarot reader learns to interpret cards more insightfully over time.

And let's not sleep on the real sorcery here: adaptation. As your case evolves, so does the Active Learning model, adjusting its predictions just like a tarot reader might adapt their interpretations based on a new card in the spread. It's not just revealing your immediate future; it's recalibrating its visions as new data comes into play.

Ghoulish Entity Extraction

Just as ghost hunters use special equipment to identify paranormal entities, Ghoulish Entity Extraction in eDiscovery pinpoints and categorizes specific names, places, or terms in your massive pile of documents. In the same way that ghost hunters come equipped with EMF meters and thermal cameras to identify the paranormal, Entity Recognition in eDiscovery is your high-tech tool for spotlighting the important stuff.

This feature is your automated 'ghost hunter' that doesn't just scan for 'activity' but truly understands what it finds. With the help of machine learning algorithms, it sorts through the unstructured data, tagging relevant 'entities' and making them easily searchable for later. Imagine never missing a name or a place that could be the haunted key to unlocking your case's mystery.

Why It's Hauntingly Brilliant:

It's like having your own team of ghostbusters in the software, zeroing in on the 'entities' that really matter. These digital experts zero in on the 'entities' that could make or break your case. They keep you from getting sidetracked by irrelevant data, like those pesky 'orbs' in ghost hunting that turn out to be just dust. Instead, you get a laser focus on the spectral evidence in your data set that has the potential to send chills down the spine of your opposition.

The Ouija Board of Sentiment Analysis

Remember those Ouija board sessions where you tried to connect with the other side to get some answers? Sentiment Analysis in eDiscovery is like your digital Ouija board. It digs deep into the emotional layer of your text data, revealing whether the people involved in your case are scared, angry, happy, or sarcastic.

Well, unlike the Ouija board, sentiment analysis does not rely on Julie or Tiffany to nudge the pointer. Oh no, sentiment Analysis has some powerful tech uncovering the unseen beyond words and phrases. Using advanced algorithms that are way less creepy than a planchette moving on its own, this feature examines the tone, language, and context of the documents in your case. It's like having a spiritual medium translate the 'emotional language' of your data.

Why It’s Spooktacular:

It’s like a sixth sense for your data, unveiling the hidden emotions behind text, so you can discern between genuine concern and mere sarcasm in a witness statement. This is beyond simply knowing what's being said; it's understanding the tone and tenor, the emotional weight behind each word. Are those emails showing real concern or just corporate niceties? Is that witness statement filled with genuine worry or dripping with sarcasm? Sentiment analysis gives you that 'psychic' edge to make those distinctions.

The Witch's Spell Book of Conversation Analysis

Just like a witch relies on her spell book to cast the perfect charm or curse, Conversation Analysis (or Social Network Analysis) in eDiscovery is your go-to guide for dissecting the intricate web of dialogues in your case files. Whether it's emails, chat messages, or legal transcripts, this is where the conversational magic happens.

By applying machine learning algorithms smarter than a witch's familiar and Natural language processing, Conversation Analysis breaks down dialogues into individual components. Figuring out who said what to whom and organizing it visually. It's as if you have a magical quill that automatically transcribes and sorts the crucial conversational exchanges in your case. This ai-based approach massively streamlines a document review and reduces time-consuming and redundant review.

Why It's Bewitching:

Imagine being able to pull the most incriminating dialogues out of a sea of mundane chats, like plucking eye of newt from a cabinet full of herbs. Not only does Conversation analysis it shows you who's talking, but it also reveals the context, the subtext, and even the hidden meanings. It's like having a spell that instantly brings the most potent conversational 'ingredients' right to the top of your cauldron.

Dracula's Bite of Data Extraction

Much like Dracula feasts on the essence of his victims, Data Extraction in eDiscovery works to draw out the most relevant details from your heaps of documents. It targets the 'arteries' of your data, so to speak, to give you what you really need.

Harnessing algorithms more discerning than a vampire's senses, Data Extraction identifies and compiles key information like names, dates, and essential terms. It's as if Count Dracula himself were selecting the most 'nutrient-rich' parts of your data for his nightly feast.

Why It's Blood-Curdlingly Good:

Imagine not having to sift through mountains of paperwork to find that one golden piece of evidence. Data Extraction gets you straight to the 'juicy' elements that could be the lifeblood of your case. It's a fang-tastic way to optimize your data sorting, leaving you with the prime cuts while discarding the irrelevant filler.

AI is the Treat for all your eDiscovery Tricks!

Whether you are facing a haunted mansion filled with legacy backup tapes or enough data to make even lord Voldemort shiver, AI in eDiscovery is your spellbinding secret weapon. Say Avera Cadavara to messy data sets and missed deadlines with the technology assisted supercharging magic of AI this Halloween.

Until Next year, stay spooky!

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