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U.S. Lawyers Warn AI Chats May Lack Attorney-Client Privilege
More than a dozen law firms are advising clients to limit chatbot use as judges weigh whether AI-generated material can be compelled in court.
- U.S. lawyers advise caution when using AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude for legal matters, warning such interactions may not be protected by attorney-client privilege.
- A federal judge ruled that a former CEO must disclose AI chatbot conversations, stating no attorney-client relationship exists between users and AI platforms.
- In contrast, a Michigan judge allowed chatbot conversations to be treated as personal work product and kept private, reflecting differing judicial opinions.
- Law firms recommend clients use enterprise-grade AI or clarify when AI research is directed by counsel to help protect privilege and advise that sensitive legal discussions remain best between clients and lawyers.
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