Technology,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Aug. 22, 2025
AI chats aren't privileged: What California lawyers need to do now
Sharing sensitive info with AI like ChatGPT isn't privileged -- lawyers and clients risk discovery and breaching confidentiality under California law.
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The head of OpenAI just set off alarm bells when he said that people commonly share deeply personal information with certain AI tools (like its own ChatGPT) on topics like health, relationships, or legal issues -- assumedly not realizing these conversations are not protected under any sort of privilege. Sam Altman's wake-up call should especially jolt members of the bar since many might not cons...
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