What happened
Thomson Reuters announced it is testing a version of its CoCounsel GenAI assistant that uses a custom large language model (LLM) built on OpenAI's latest o1-mini model. This custom model enhances CoCounselâs reasoning abilities, allowing it to perform more detailed and accurate analytical tasks. The testing is part of Thomson Reutersâ broader multi-model strategy for improving its AI-powered legal solutions.
Why it matters
- The custom o1-mini model enables CoCounsel to handle complex, data-driven legal tasks with greater accuracy.
- Thomson Reutersâ multi-model approach allows continuous testing and integration of advanced AI models to optimize performance for legal professionals.
- The collaboration with OpenAI and other AI providers supports innovation in professional-grade AI tools, potentially improving legal workflow efficiency.
Key facts
- 1. Thomson Reuters began testing the custom CoCounsel model built on OpenAI o1-mini as of November 25, 2024.
- 2. CoCounsel users increased by 1,400% since early 2024, reflecting rapid adoption of the platform.
- 3. The original CoCounsel launched in March 2023 as the first legal tech tool to use OpenAIâs GPT-4 model publicly.
