Legal Guidance on Confidentiality Risks When Using AI Tools in Business and Litigation
By
Jack Pringle, CIPP/US
Summary
This article from Nelson Mullins' AI Task Force addresses the legal and ethical risks businesses face when adopting AI tools, particularly regarding confidentiality, privilege, and data privacy. It discusses how recent protective orders in litigation provide guidance on using AI tools safely, and offers recommendations for businesses to implement policies that protect sensitive information when using AI systems. The piece emphasizes the importance of understanding how AI platforms handle input data and the legal implications of inadvertent disclosure.
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bskyLegal Guidance on Confidentiality Risks When Using AI Tools in Business and Litigationnatlawreview.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledBusinesses looking to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are confronting the risks that accompany these tools.
One such risk is the possibility that inputting information into an AI tool may imperil the confidentiality (including privilege), security, and privacy of that information.
Parties and judges involved in litigation matters are also considering the use of AI tools.
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