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S3 Framework Revolutionizes Legal AI Evaluation, Cequence Expands with €3M Boost - Legal AI Weekly #13
July 04, 2025 -
Legal AI Weekly
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In this edition of Legal AI Weekly, we're diving into some significant developments in the intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal sector. S3, a new framework by Raymond Blyd, has been introduced to assess large language models specifically for legal applications. This framework aims to identify performance gaps and provide standardized metrics, which could be a game-changer for legal professionals relying on AI tools. Meanwhile, Slovak startup Cequence has secured €3 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven contract management platform and expand its reach into the DACH region and Poland.
In this edition of Legal AI Weekly, we're diving into some significant developments in the intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal sector. S3, a new framework by Raymond Blyd, has been introduced to assess large language models specifically for legal applications. This framework aims to identify performance gaps and provide standardized metrics, which could be a game-changer for legal professionals relying on AI tools. Meanwhile, Slovak startup Cequence has secured €3 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven contract management platform and expand its reach into the DACH region and Poland.
S3 Launches LLM Evaluation Framework for Legal Needs
Raymond Blyd has introduced S3, a new framework designed to evaluate large language models for legal applications, focusing on performance deficiencies and offering standardized metrics. Read more
Cequence Secures €3 Million for Global Expansion
Slovak startup Cequence has raised €3 million to enhance its AI-driven contract management platform and expand internationally, focusing on the DACH region and Poland. Read more
California Courts Rule AI Training on Copyrighted Works as Fair Use
Two courts in California have determined that using copyrighted books for training generative AI models is fair use, citing the transformative nature of the process and lack of market harm. Read more
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