Chat GPT and the legal profession

With the release of CHAT GPT and other versions of Artificial Intelligence ("AI") there has been talk amongst the legal profession about how the use of Artificial Intelligence can be used to enhance legal services to our clients, but also relevantly, the concerns associated with it, including ethical and confidentiality concerns.

Advantages of AI

It goes without saying for anyone that has insight into ChatGPT that it has the ability to advance the provision of legal services to clients, including (but not limited to) the following advantages:

• Increasing efficiency and reducing time lawyers spend on a matter by assisting with:
  • Drafting court documents, including pleadings and affidavits;