The World’s First AI-Generated MCLE Course
Excited by all the Artificial Intelligence (AI) talk, I decided to use it to create a Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) course. A quick Google search revealed that this is the World’s first such MCLE course!?
Exciting as that is, I found that overall the course was created to be factually accurate, covering appropriate points for the topic, and somewhat engaging. But I also found that the content created was non-committal in that the AI identified many of the proper concerns but did not tell you anything about what to do to address those concerns and had trouble creating content of sufficient length. Nonetheless, it produced a somewhat informative MCLE course that California attorneys can now get credit for watching!
[If you wish to jump straight to the video and then come back for details on the process, check it out at - https://youtu.be/oPkfWbUgguM]
The first step was to draft a script. So, I sat down with ChatGPT and asked it to - “Create an outline for topics to cover in a Mandatory Continuing Legal Education course about Artificial Intelligence, including what is AI, how it works, how to use tools such as ChatGPT, Dall-E 2, Lumen5, Murf.AI, Looka, Legal Robot, Pictory.ai, what are the risks inherent in their use, and the potential harms from their use. Also, please discuss the privacy concerns posed by these tools. Add in addition topics that you think would be useful to discuss or fun!”
Here’s what it gave me -
I. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A. Definition and history of AI
B. Types of AI
C. Applications of AI
II. How AI Works
A. Data collection and processing
B. Machine learning
C. Natural language processing
D. Deep learning
III. AI Tools for Legal Professionals
A. ChatGPT
B. Dall-E 2
C. Lumen5
D. Murf.AI
E. Looka
F. Legal Robot
G. Pictory.ai
IV. Risks Inherent in AI Tools
A. Biases in data and algorithms
B. Transparency and interpretability of AI systems
C. Errors and uncertainties
D. Accountability and responsibility
V. Potential Harms from AI Tools
A. Discrimination and inequity
B. Invasion of privacy
C. Misuse and abuse
D. Unintended consequences
VI. Privacy Concerns Posed by AI Tools
A. Collection and use of personal data
B. Storage and protection of data
C. Access and control over data
D. Compliance with privacy regulations
VII. Other Topics
A. Ethical and social implications of AI
B. Regulation and governance of AI
C. Future developments and challenges
D. Case studies and examples
VIII. Conclusion
A. Recap of key takeaways
B. Implications for legal professionals
C. Call to action for responsible and ethical use of AI.
“That's great!” I wrote, then I asked, “Now, please fill in each section of the outline with appropriate content. I'd like the whole presentation to be between 8,000 and 10,000 words.”
That seemed to break it, as ChatGPT began regenerating the same outline but stopped part-way through Section IV. No, it did not say, "I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.”
Clearly, this was going to take a little more work on my part! So, I decided that maybe I asked too much of ChatGPT at once. I began asking it to provide a blog-like write-up for each section of the outline, such as - “Please provide me with a blog-like write-up that covers an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), including a definition and history of AI, the different types of AI, and some of the applications of AI. Please write this for an audience of California attorneys.”
This was a good start, as it gave me 425 words. Interestingly, one of the examples of AI that it gave was - ChatGPT! Also, “[a]nother example is Lumen5, an AI-powered video creation platform that can be used to create legal marketing videos.” Even ChatGPT understands the importance of business development to us attorneys.
After several more rounds of this, I fleshed out a lot more of the text by repeating the above prompt in a similar manner for each segment of the outline. This stitched together a script of nearly 5,000 words after approximately 30 minutes of typing in the questions and waiting for the responses to be generated.
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Next, I decided to have a little fun with ChatGPT and engaged in a little quick banter -
Me:
“You have just helped me create the first AI-generated MCLE, what do you think of that?”
HAL-8000:
“As an AI language model, I believe that AI-generated MCLEs have the potential to be a valuable tool for legal professionals. By harnessing the power of AI, we can efficiently process vast amounts of information and generate insights that may have been otherwise difficult or time-consuming to obtain.
“However, it's important to note that while AI-generated content can be a helpful resource, it should not replace human expertise or judgement [sic]. Legal professionals should use their expertise to critically evaluate AI-generated content and supplement it with their own knowledge and experience. Additionally, legal professionals must ensure that the AI-generated content they use complies with ethical, legal, and professional standards.
“Overall, I believe that AI-generated MCLEs have the potential to be a valuable addition to the legal profession, and as the technology continues to evolve, it will be exciting to see how it can further enhance legal education and practice.
Me:
“Interesting. Any suggestions for the voice I should use to read this script that you created?”
HAL-8000:
“As an AI language model, I do not have a preference for a specific voice, but it ultimately depends on the audience and the tone you want to convey. For a Mandatory Continuing Legal Education course, it may be best to choose a professional and authoritative voice that is clear and easy to understand. Additionally, you may want to consider using a voice that aligns with the tone of the content, such as a serious and informative tone. There are a variety of text-to-speech software and services available that can provide different voice options, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
Me:
“Ok. Seems pretty non-committal. What about suggestions for the background music?”
HAL-8000:
“Choosing the right background music for a presentation is important because it can help to set the tone and mood of the content. For a Mandatory Continuing Legal Education course, it may be best to choose music that is professional, unobtrusive, and not distracting to the audience. You may want to consider instrumental or classical music, which is often associated with professionalism and focus.
“Alternatively, you may want to consider using music that is related to the topic of Artificial Intelligence, such as electronic or futuristic sounding [sic] music, as long as it doesn't overpower the voiceover. Whatever music you choose, it should be appropriate for the tone of the presentation and not distract from the content.
Me:
“Got it. Keep it boring. Ok, last question, what should a logo for this first AI-generated MCLE look like?”
HAL-8000:
“As an AI language model, I do not have a specific image or logo in mind for the first AI-generated MCLE. However, you may want to consider incorporating some elements that reflect the use of AI in the legal profession. This could include incorporating circuit board designs or binary code,[sic] or using images of robots or AI tools such as chatbots, neural networks, or machine learning algorithms.
“Additionally, you may want to include some legal elements in the logo, such as a gavel or scales of justice, to represent the legal profession. Ultimately, the logo should be simple, recognizable, and relevant to the content of the MCLE.
Me:
“Do you have any opinions of your own?”
HAL-8000:
“As an AI language model, I do not have opinions or personal preferences. However, based on general design principles, a logo for the first AI-generated MCLE should be easily recognizable and memorable. It should be simple, uncluttered, and communicate the essence of the topic. It should also be adaptable and versatile to use on different platforms and mediums.
“The colors used in the logo can also convey a specific meaning or emotion. For instance, blue is often associated with professionalism and trustworthiness, while green is associated with growth and innovation. Ultimately, the logo should align with the goals and values of the MCLE and resonate with the target audience, in this case, California attorneys.
Now that I had a script, I turned next to cleaning it up because, as it turns out, everybody needs an editor. Correcting nearly four dozen grammatical or spelling errors across 13 pages of text, ChatGPT definitely has some room for improvement. But thankfully its AI cousin in Grammarly was available to save the day. This took a few minutes to go through and verify that the edits were correct.
Next, I had to go through and fact-check the script that was generated as ChatGPT. As you may have heard, AI tools have been known to generate incorrect answers. In fact, this is an issue that the AI identified as needing to be addressed by users for legal work purposes!
Next, it was time to convert the script to video. First, I surveyed several tools for such.
Lumen5 will take the text of the script written by you, or ChatGPT in this case, and generate a video utilizing a library of still images and short video clips then combine them with your text in a PowerPoint-looking format using a feature called Turn Blogs to Video. It also has a feature, called Talking Head Video, which incorporates video of someone speaking to the camera and allows for some basic video editing to add text or gracias on the screen as well. Lumen5 did not have an explicit length limit, but the website was never able to generate more than approx. five minutes worth of material without crashing.
Meanwhile, Pictory.ai will take the text and convert it to a similar series of stock-still shots and video clips with sections of the text clipped and overlaid on the scenes that are purportedly related to the text (ex. a discussion of the use of AI in education may be overlaid on a video of a camera panning through a classroom scene).
These video clips do not have a sound associated with them and, therefore, you must either add in a synthesizer soundtrack (of which there are hundreds to choose from such as Mystic Mover, a 2:49 loop that is “Grooving, Moody, [and] Mysterious” or Clear The Stage, a 3:32 loop that is “Aggressive, Anthemic, [and] Building”). You may also add an AI-generated synthesized voice to read the text of the script as it rolls by on-screen. As for which voice to use, Pictory.ai has 60 available for your use with names such as Heather, a female voice with a British accent, Sophia, a female voice with a traditional American accent, or Shaveen, a male voice with an Indian accent.
One drawback of Pictiory.AI is that it does have an explicit 10-minute limit and will not generate videos that would go over that limit. While this meant having to split up the script into sub-10-minute chunks, it also meant that Pictory.ai’s website never froze on me.
I did have to use a non-AI tool (Canva) to edit the video clips together.
Once I pulled it all together, I felt that this AI masterpiece needed a logo of its own, so I headed to Looka, an AI tool that will generate a logo design for any business. Looka uses a criterion of several questions about the nature of your business and what you’d like to put the logo on to generate one for you. Looka also wants you to craft a slogan. But, I hadn’t checked in with ChatGPT for one and I didn’t want to go telling our robot overlords how to market themselves, so I simply left one out.
As you’ll see from the logo in the opening scene, I think the lack of a slogan with a simple “Slogan Here” statement is a fitting piece for the not-quite-there content of The World’s First AI-generated MCLE.
Check it out for yourself at - https://youtu.be/oPkfWbUgguM
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