Technology
Jun. 2, 2026
Growing use of AI tools creates litigation risk
Generative AI is reshaping legal practice by improving efficiency, but it also introduces significant risks around privilege, discoverability, reliability and professional responsibility that require careful attorney oversight.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, offering powerful tools to streamline research, accelerate document review and improve drafting efficiency. Many professionals are using generative AI tools--chatbots, research assistants and meeting note-takers--to ask legal questions or memorialize conversations. While these tools can be genuinely useful, they can also create meaningful litigation risk.
AI queries are likely not privil...
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