PwC Introduces AI Chatbot for 4,000 Lawyers to Speed Up Work

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has introduced a chatbot service for its lawyers, joining the ranks of professional services firms using artificial intelligence to boost productivity.

The project will be delivered through a 12-month partnership with AI startup Harvey, PwC said in a statement Wednesday.

Around 4,000 PwC lawyers in over 100 countries will gain access to the technology. The chatbot is meant to help speed up work from due diligence or regulatory compliance to broader legal advisory and legal consulting services.

The firm said it’s also looking to extend the use of the service for its tax practice.

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