Lawyers caution AI chats lack legal privilege after US ruling
Source: Manila Metro
Published on: 2026-04-16 02:19
Legal experts say the decision highlights a critical distinction: while communications with lawyers are typically protected under attorney-client privilege, exchanges with AI platforms are not WASHINGTON, D.C.: Conversations with artificial intelligence tools could be used as evidence in court, U.S. lawyers are warning, following a key ruling that underscores the legal risks of treating chatbots as confidential advisers. The warnings have intensified after a federal judge in New York ruled earlier this year that a former executive could not shield his chatbot interactions from prosecutors in a securities fraud case. Legal experts say the decision highlights a critical distinction: while communications with lawyers are typically protected under attorney-client privilege, exchanges with AI platforms are not. "We are telling our clients: You should proceed with caution here," said Alexa...
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