Source: Mondaq

The article from Shaub, Ahmuty, Citrin & Spratt LLP argues against the premature integration of AI into substantive legal work. It highlights AI’s inability to perform genuine legal reasoning, often producing fabricated or inaccurate results (“hallucinations”) and relying on outdated or public domain data rather than authoritative legal databases. The use of AI raises significant ethical and privacy concerns, especially regarding confidentiality and compliance with laws like HIPAA. Courts are increasingly requiring attorneys to disclose AI use in filings. The firm recommends avoiding AI for legal work product until a robust regulatory framework is established, emphasizing the importance of maintaining legal precision, ethical standards, and client confidentiality.