Federal Judge Rules AI Chatbot Conversations Not Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege
A recent ruling by a federal judge has determined that conversations with AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Claude, are not protected by attorney-client privilege. This decision has significant implications for users who rely on these platforms for legal advice. Attorneys are now advising their clients to exercise caution when using AI chatbots for legal matters, emphasizing that these tools should be treated as informational resources rather than legal advisors. The ruling came to light in cases involving Bradley Heppner, former chair of GWG Holdings, and Changhan Kim, CEO of Korean video game publisher Krafton. In Heppner's case, documents prepared using Claude were requested by the court, as they were not protected by privilege. Similarly, Kim's chats with ChatGPT were reproduced in court, revealing plans to renege on promises made to a company Krafton acquired. 
