U.S. Lawyers Warn Against Using AI Chatbots for Confidential Legal Advice
A recent legal ruling in New York has prompted U.S. lawyers to caution clients against using AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude for confidential legal advice. A federal judge ruled that a defendant could not protect his AI-generated chats from prosecutors in a fraud case, highlighting that AI chatbots do not fall under attorney-client privilege. This decision has led attorneys to advise clients that such communications could be demanded in legal proceedings. Law firms are now recommending clients take steps to protect their privacy when using AI tools, as these platforms are not considered legal advisors under U.S. law. 
