American Bar Association First Ethics Opinion on Generative AI
On July 29, 2024, the American Bar Association ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released its first formal opinion dealing with the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the practice of law. The opinion addresses the use of generative AI in the context of a number of model rules in the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, including rules dealing with competence, confidentiality of information, communications, and fees.
The news release, which summarizes the opinion is available HERE.
The full text of the formal opinion #512 is available HERE.
A brief article highlighting interesting aspects of this opinion is available HERE.
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