A legal AI startup has a plan to take on Lexis Nexis and Westlaw (www.businessinsider.com)

Legora, a legal AI startup, is positioning itself to challenge the dominance of LexisNexis and Westlaw by enhancing its legal research capabilities. The company aims to refine the accuracy of its outputs—specifically reducing "hallucinations" or inaccuracies in legal citations—by building a comprehensive database of verified legal information. Legora has begun hiring former attorneys to help map and digitize case law, tackling an industry that long relied on established giants for legal resources. The significance of Legora's initiative lies in its potential to create a credible alternative to the traditional duopoly in legal research, which has faced criticism over its technology and comprehensive offerings. Melanie Brown, Legora's senior director, indicates a strong demand for better technology and reliable legal data, a dual challenge that Legora seeks to address. The startup has secured licensing agreements with numerous publishers and is focused on digitizing legal documents, a painstaking process that could ultimately enhance the user experience for law firms. However, the challenge remains in persuading attorneys to abandon their established resources for a new platform, while also competing against well-funded rivals like Harvey.