Mohit Mokal Mediation

  MOHIT MOKAL: Hi Smita. Thank you for coming here. SMITA GUPTA: Hi, Mohit. Thanks for having me. I'm very excited about this. MOHIT MOKAL: Same here. Likewise. So, to give a general introduction about Smita, she is a lawyer and technologist who is working as part of OpenNyAI from the Agami team. Well, welcome to this edition of our interview on OpenNyAI. And I just want to get started with a very basic introductory question. Can you tell us what OpenNyAI is and what exactly it does? SMITA GUPTA: Sure, thanks, Mohit. So, OpenNyAI is actually a combination of "open" and "Nyai," and we pronounce it as "n-y-a-i" because we are focusing on open-source AI models and solutions that can empower and enable access to justice for many more citizens than currently have access to it. The intention of this initiative, which started two years ago, was to bring together a community of lawyers and technological experts so that they can communicate and understand each ...

Introduction  In today's digital era, technology has permeated every aspect of our lives, including the field of law. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), there is a growing interest in leveraging AI-powered solutions to enhance access to justice and improve the efficiency of legal systems. One initiative that stands at the forefront of this movement is OpenNyAI—an open and collaborative mission aimed at developing open source software and datasets to catalyze the creation of AI-powered justice solutions in India. OpenNyAI brings together a consortium of prominent organizations, including NLSIU, Bangalore, Thoughtworks, Ek Step, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, and Agami. This partnership represents a collective effort to make AI-powered justice solutions more accessible and affordable in India. By developing open source software and datasets, OpenNyAI empowers legal professionals, researchers, and developers to build innovative applications that have the potential to revo...