Law Practice,
Technology
Jul. 5, 2023
The need for speed: how smart lawyers use artificial intelligence
In order to spot false information, lawyers have to remain attentive. This is particularly true when seeking artificial assistance, because AI is smart enough to make false information look real.





Wendy L. Patrick
Wendy is a California lawyer, past chair and advisor of the California State Bar Ethics Committee (Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct), and past chair of the San Diego County Bar Association Legal Ethics Committee. Any opinions expressed here are her own, and do not reflect that of her employer. This article does not constitute legal advice.
Many of today's intelligent lawyers use artificial intelligence - and have been using it for years. In fact most of us have recognized the extent to which many aspects of life, both personally and professionally, have been fueled and facilitated over time by artificial assistance within a variety of areas. But as has been revealed through AI-use gone wrong, there are unique considerations for lawyers.
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