Automatise and Ethan transform the legal industry with AI
Ethan and applied AI service provider Automatise have partnered to create Cicero, a cutting edge legal AI platform that highlights the capabilities of private cloud solutions in supporting specialised AI applications. Here’s how Ethan's robust infrastructure has enabled Automatise to develop and deploy Cicero, setting a new benchmark in legal tech.
Ethan’s unmatched cloud solution
At the heart of this partnership is Ethan’s private cloud platform, which stands out for its affordability and resilience. Unlike other public cloud providers, where GPU services are notoriously expensive and complex to acquire, Ethan offers a seamless alternative. By providing easy access to GPUs through a private cloud, Ethan ensures that clients can deploy their AI solutions without the usual hassle (or risk of exposure) associated with public cloud solutions. This commercially viable option is a testament to Ethan’s commitment to delivering value.
Ethan's infrastructure team, renowned for their expertise in Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), plays a crucial role in this offering. They ensure that the platform remains safe, secure and optimised for AI workloads, making it an ideal choice for companies operating in regulated industries. As Tony Geagea, Founder and CEO of Ethan, puts it, "We were excited to partner with Automatise on this project because it resonates really well with the transformative principles of Ethan. We look to disrupt industries with cutting edge tech, and at the moment, AI is at the forefront of this."
A partnership built on shared values
The synergy between Ethan and Automatise is rooted in a shared commitment to customer privacy and compliance. Joseph Rayment, Director at Automatise, emphasises this alignment: "The reason we selected Ethan as a partner was because their commitment to customer privacy completely aligns with our values. Like us, Ethan works with a lot of regulated industries, so we needed someone with a demonstrated commitment to compliance, as well as a demonstrated ability to add value to clients in these industries, above and beyond just a cloud service provider."
The birth of Cicero
Cicero, launched in May 2024, is a pioneering AI tool specifically designed for the Australian legal sector. Developed by Automatise, it stands as the first fully private generative AI solution in this domain. Cicero leverages large language models (LLMs) from Meta and Mistral AI, which have been locally hosted and fine tuned to cater to Australian legal use cases. This ensures that all information processed by Cicero is securely stored onshore, behind the firm's firewall, with no data handled by third parties.
The impact of Cicero has been immediate and profound. Already adopted by several mid-tier and enterprise law firms in Australia, Cicero is transforming workflows and enhancing productivity. As these firms integrate Cicero into their operations, they experience firsthand the benefits of high quality, coherent summaries and analyses of legal documents, a feat made possible by the fine tuning of LLMs for local use cases.
The future of Cicero: This is just the beginning
The collaboration between Ethan and Automatise exemplifies how strategic partnerships and innovative technologies can drive industry transformation. Through Ethan’s private cloud platform, Automatise has been able to develop and deploy Cicero, setting a new standard in legal AI solutions. As AI continues to evolve, the success of Cicero serves as a beacon for future innovations, demonstrating the power of combining specialised AI with secure, private cloud infrastructure.
