The Blavatnik School of Government has announced a new partnership with legal AI platform Harvey to support research and teaching on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in legal and public institutions.
As AI becomes increasingly embedded in courts, regulatory bodies and public administrations, policymakers face important questions about governance, accountability and access to justice. Through the partnership, students and faculty at the School will have access to Harvey’s legal reasoning platform to support interdisciplinary exploration of how AI tools can be evaluated and deployed in the public interest.
The collaboration builds on the School’s leadership in digital governance and AI ethics, including the launch of the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice which brings together researchers and practitioners to examine how emerging technologies are reshaping legal systems worldwide.
Philippa Webb, Professor of Public International Law at the School and Co-Founder of the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, said: “The Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice at the Blavatnik School is excited to partner with Harvey to give our colleagues and students access to tools that can help transform how law serves society.”
Amal Clooney, Visiting Professor of Practice in International Law and Co-Founder of the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, said: "The Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice is delighted to announce a partnership with the legal AI platform Harvey. We look forward to working together to increase access to justice for vulnerable populations around the world.”
The partnership reflects a shared interest in ensuring that advances in AI are matched by rigorous thinking about governance and accountability in public life.
“As AI becomes embedded in legal and governmental institutions, leaders must understand both its power and its responsibility,” said Winston Weinberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Harvey. “Our partnership with the Blavatnik School reflects our commitment to supporting the policymakers and public leaders shaping how AI serves society.”
“Some of the most important questions about AI in law today are about governance and accountability,” said Julio Pereyra, Head of Research at Harvey. “We’re excited to partner with the Blavatnik School to explore how AI can be responsibly evaluated and deployed in public decision-making.”
