Abhijat Saraswat

Abhijat Saraswat

Abhijat is the founder of Fringe Legal. Ab regularly works with organizations to solve complex problems, leveraging technology to improve retention and enhance the client experience.
Robots in the Uncanny Valley: Crossing the Line Into Creepy
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Robots in the Uncanny Valley: Crossing the Line Into Creepy

Boston Dynamics' new Atlas robot plunges into the "uncanny valley" with its disturbing contortions and inhuman movements. Pushing too far into unsettling human mimicry may make their robots less comfortable for real-world human interaction.
2 min read
Meta Announces Megalodon with Unlimited Context Length
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Meta Announces Megalodon with Unlimited Context Length

Meta's new Megalodon AI can perfectly understand any length of text. Its special tech, such as complex moving averages and smart normalization, beats other AIs. But do we really need infinite text ability?
2 min read
2024 ILTA Influential Women In Legal Tech
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2024 ILTA Influential Women In Legal Tech

We take a deep dive with the 2024 ILTA Influential Women in Legal Tech, discussing their motivations, challenges for legal professionals, and the role of AI.
10 min read
LegalTech Adoption in an AI-Enabled World
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LegalTech Adoption in an AI-Enabled World

Large language models have the potential to enhance human creativity and productivity. We explore the evolution of software development and how it might share the future of work.
7 min read
Law Firm Revenue Management - The $36 Billion Opportunity
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Law Firm Revenue Management - The $36 Billion Opportunity

Hidden inefficiencies create a $36B missed revenue opportunity in legal workflows. New technology can guide improved decisions, automate repetitive tasks, and demonstrate financial impacts to unlock this potential.
5 min read
Building a Culture for Innovation Mavericks
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Building a Culture for Innovation Mavericks

Winning legal tech adoption means understanding incentives and constraints. Start small to prove value, then scale impact through data insights and peer sharing. Patient partners earn trust to permeate skepticism with productivity.
5 min read
Building a tech-enabled culture in law firms
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Building a tech-enabled culture in law firms

In this Fringe Legal podcast episode, host Ab and Conan Hines discuss fostering a tech-enabled culture in law firms. They explore trust-building, the role of vendors in tech adoption, and integrating technology training into legal education to enhance lawyers' tech skills.
21 min read
Season Finale of the OpenAI Saga -- recap, lessons, and what it means for LegalTech?

Season Finale of the OpenAI Saga -- recap, lessons, and what it means for LegalTech?

While the OpenAI saga over the last four days seems like something out of a TV show - the events matter. Here is what you need to know.
7 min read
Training Lawyers to Learn By Doing: How AltaClaro is Closing the Practical Skills Gap
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Training Lawyers to Learn By Doing: How AltaClaro is Closing the Practical Skills Gap

Abdi Shayesteh reinvented legal training with AltaClaro by closing skills gaps through experiential learning. Simulations and expert feedback build associates' judgment. Data provides insights to improve and personalize education. Hands-on training will grow as technology transforms law.
7 min read
Innovation Through Novel Approaches
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Innovation Through Novel Approaches

Innovation often arises from novel approaches to persistent problems rather than creating entirely new paradigms.
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