These founders are building ChatGPT for lawyers, but trained on ...
Building an impressive AI product is no small feat, especially given the dizzying pace at which the technology is advancing. Competing with the likes of OpenAI and Google typically requires either bottomless funding or a magic wand.
Agbo Obinnaya and his co-founder, Victory Nnaji, have neither. Yet they believe they’ve built something that deserves a second look. Their AI platform, Case Radar, launched in September 2024, already has over 1,400 users and was created to help Nigerians learn more about the law, receive legal guidance, and even find lawyers suited to their cases.
The Unique Approach of Case Radar
While both founders acknowledge that OpenAI’s ChatGPT can provide legal advice, they argue that its knowledge is limited to what’s already online. Case Radar, on the other hand, is powered by digitised Nigerian court documents — most of which were not previously available on the Internet. It’s a bold bet that American and Chinese chatbots haven’t dared to make.
Obinnaya believes Case Radar’s competitive edge lies in its focus, local relevance, and honesty. It’s built solely for Nigerian law, trained on hard-to-access analogue court data, and, crucially, doesn’t hallucinate. “We’ve trained it to just say ‘I don’t know’ when it doesn’t know something,” Obinnaya said.
The Value Proposition
Case Radar, with over 1,400 users, operates on a modest revenue of ₦500,000 (about $330) since launch. The platform offers various subscription options for users and a unique model for lawyers to be listed on the platform. This approach aims to educate people about the law while connecting lawyers to potential clients.
While Case Radar’s edge, a chatbot trained on exclusive Nigerian legal data, is impressive, it may not be hard to replicate. However, the convenience, ease of access, smart user experience, and tailored features set Case Radar apart.
The Future of Case Radar
To stay relevant, Case Radar must evolve quickly in the rapidly changing AI landscape. With plans to launch a mobile app, extensive marketing, and community building efforts, the founders aim to keep improving the platform. Evolving will be challenging, considering the need for funding and the fast-paced nature of AI technology.
Agbo Obinnaya remains optimistic about the future of Case Radar and believes in continuous innovation to stay ahead in the competitive AI market.
