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3 days agoLawyers Using ChatGPT: Let's Be Careful - Above the Law
Legal professionals risk client confidentiality by using GenAI tools without considering the potential exposure of sensitive information.
Boston University School of Law is preparing to launch an AI certificate program in fall 2026 as part of a broader initiative aimed at training future lawyers in the ethical and effective use of AI technologies. The initiative reflects a growing recognition within legal education that AI is becoming deeply embedded in legal research, writing, and practice. Law school administrators say the program is designed not only to familiarize students with emerging tools, but also to address the ethical and professional challenges that accompany them.
Political commentator Ivan Yates said his "golden rule" in his media training business endeavour is "client confidentiality".