1. Why can’t I just use AI to answer my legal questions?
Get a professional opinion. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has enabled many people to more efficiently perform many tasks, whether for business or personal use. Now more than ever, people are turning to AI to not just seek legal advice, but also to prepare formal documents or even papers for filing in court. Sometimes, for straightforward cases or simple issues, that might work: AI is designed to generate content that is based on other public content. For topics which have been extensively written about publicly on the Internet, AI can usually provide some reliable information.
But legal advice is completely different. Good legal advice is confidential and unique to each client’s situation and needs. Legal advice is not published online for AI to use to compare your case to other similar similar cases and tell you what a lawyer can tell you. When you need it to be done right, get a professional opinion.
2. Do lawyers use AI?
AI is a tool, just like computers, legal databases, or the Internet. Good lawyers are up to date on available technological tools, know how they can be used effectively, and know how to handle their very real limitations. Our focus is to utilize the tools we have at our disposal in a way that is secure, practical, and adds value for our clients.
3. Can I still ask AI questions about my case?
Always be careful about what you put in writing, especially on the Internet. While attorney-client communications are considered confidential and privileged, AI is not your attorney, therefore communications with AI may be subject to disclosure. If you want to be sure, speak with a lawyer first.