In First Ethics Ruling on Gen AI, ABA Says Lawyers Must Have Reasonable Understanding of the Technology, But Need Not Become Experts

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In its first major pronouncement on the ethics of using generative AI in law practice, the American Bar Association has issued an opinion saying that lawyers need not become experts in the technology, but must have a reasonable understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the specific generative AI technology the lawyer might use.

In Formal Opinion 512, issued yesterday, the ABA’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility sought to identify some of the ethics issues lawyers face when using generative AI tools and offer guidance for lawyers in navigating this emerging landscape.

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