Microsoft wants lawyers to trust its new AI agent in Word documents
Microsoft has introduced a new AI agent in Word designed specifically for legal professionals to assist with tasks like contract review and risk analysis. The Legal Agent follows structured workflows based on real legal practices and can analyze documents with tracked changes and negotiation history. It is being released to members of Microsoft's Frontier program in the US and builds on technology developed by former engineers from the defunct AI startup Robin AI.
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NewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsAICloseAIPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All AITechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechMicrosoft wants lawyers to trust its new AI agent in Word documentsMicrosoft’s Legal Agent comes from the work of former Robin AI engineers.Microsoft’s Legal Agent comes from the work of former Robin AI engineers.by Tom WarrenCloseTom WarrenSenior CorrespondentPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Tom WarrenMay 1, 2026, 11:18 AM UTCLinkShareGiftImage: Cath…
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