Microsoft introduces new legal artificial intelligence tool

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Microsoft introduces new authorized synthetic intelligence software

By Amanda Robert

Might 1, 2026, 9:33 am CDT

Microsoft on Thursday launched its Authorized Agent, a brand new synthetic intelligence software that may assist authorized work in Phrase.

“Whereas general-purpose AI instruments can help with doc evaluation, they aren’t designed to comply with the structured processes authorized groups depend on to judge threat and keep consistency,” Microsoft stated in an April 30 weblog publish. “Whether or not you might be producing redlines or reviewing counterparty modifications, the [Legal Agent] handles tedious work, so authorized professionals can deal with high-impact selections.”

The Authorized Agent can perceive and analyze complicated authorized paperwork, draft exact edits and work inside paperwork that already include tracked modifications, Microsoft stated in its weblog publish. It could additionally evaluation contracts and advocate edits to align with inside requirements.

The Authorized Agent gives supporting citations for every of its recommendations, which could be reviewed and permitted by the consumer, Microsoft added.

The Authorized Agent is offered in Phrase on Home windows desktop by means of Microsoft’s early entry Frontier program.

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