Artificial intelligence has been defined as "the simulation
of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and
act like humans." In the practice of law, the use of
electronic products to, among other things, conduct legal research,
gather information, to establish an appropriate quantum of child
and spousal support in family law or the length of notice of a
wrongful dismissal case has become normal. The traditional library
filled with thousands of old-fashioned books, neatly organized on
towering shelves and catalogued for easy location and retrieval has
been replaced by virtual law libraries.
Although most of these electronic sources are commercial
products and restricted to use by lawyers, more and more electronic
databases offering access to case law and statutes are publicly
available to everyone around the world. Some of these products,
like ChatGPT, are marketed as being able to help users answer
questions and assist with tasks, such as writing
