Extract from Mark Zamsky’s article “Are Search Terms Obsolete? The Future of Search in eDiscovery”
In the ever-evolving landscape of legal technology, the sole reliance on traditional search terms is rapidly becoming outdated. The legal field has long depended on keyword searches to sift through vast amounts of documents. However, as technology advances, it’s clear that search terms may not be sufficient for the complex and nuanced needs of modern legal eDiscovery. The rise of AI-driven predictive coding and advanced Generative AI technologies offers an alternative or additional efficient and accurate way to navigate the review data.
The Limitations of Search Terms
Search terms have been a staple in eDiscovery for decades. While this method can be effective to an extent, it is often limited:
- Exclusion of Relevant Data: Reliance on specific search terms may inadvertently exclude relevant documents that do not contain the exact keywords searched. This narrow focus can lead to incomplete results.
