OpenAI has tapped a startup to make its AI work for lawyers
OpenAI wants more lawyers to use its tech. To that end, it's partnered with a new startup to give it boots on the ground inside law firms.
OpenAI is collaborating with a new startup, Telon, to increase the adoption of its AI technology in the legal industry. Telon, a London-based startup, works with law firms and corporate legal teams to help them maximize their use of existing technology. The startup's approach is similar to forward-deployed engineering-as-a-service, with legal engineers - mostly former lawyers - embedded within firms to help them get the most out of the AI tools they have purchased.
This partnership comes as OpenAI has been looking to expand its presence in the legal industry, and Telon is one of the companies providing on-the-ground support to customers. The startup is still relatively new, having only been established six months ago, but it has already caught the attention of OpenAI. In June, OpenAI launched the OpenAI Partner Network to make it easier for consultants and partners to integrate its models and software into companies worldwide.
By the end of 2026, OpenAI aims to certify 300,000 consultants. This collaboration may help OpenAI address some concerns about its AI offerings, as the technology can be complex and difficult for some users to fully utilize.
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