In an upcoming webinar on September 28th, industry experts will delve into the complex intersection of artificial intelligence, specifically large language models (LLMs) like GPT, and the law. As digital transformation spreads across every industry, legal professionals are considering using AI and LLMs for a variety of tasks, including document review, legal research and even drafting legal briefs.
This shift towards more digitized processes, however, raises important questions around security. Legal professionals find themselves grappling with the potential risks of an inadvertent waiver of attorney-client or work-product privileges should data be relayed to external organizations such as OpenAI. Wider concerns also exist around the potential exposure of confidential client information.
The legal industry’s move towards AI integration is not without its hurdles. Beyond the operational challenges of adoption, there is also the question of legalities surrounding use of AI. As legal frameworks surrounding AI and data handling continue to evolve, corporations and law firms must stay updated with changing norms and laws, least they fast themselves in a gray area of law that could risk client trust and expose them to legal repercussions.
Successful adoption of AI in the legal field, particularly the usage of LLMs like GPT, relies not only on understanding the nuances of the technology but also adequately addressing these privacy and security concerns. The webinar, organized by EDRM – Electronic Discovery Reference Model, promises to offer valuable insight on this matter and is certainly a worthy calendar entry for those engaged in the modernization of the legal field.