An exchange event in Vientiane, Laos, recently promoted the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with the legal industry, fostering cooperation between Laos and China under the Belt and Road Initiative.

• The application of AI in legal practice and education is seen as vital for modernizing the rule of law in Laos.
• Somdeth Keovongsack, dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Science of the National University of Laos, emphasized continued cooperation with Chinese institutions.
• DeHeng Law Offices in Laos, represented by director Jia Hui, highlighted AI's transformative impact on legal services, especially in areas like foreign-related legal services and automated contract generation.