US lawyers are warning clients that chats with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude may not be protected by attorney-client privilege and could be used in court.
As artificial intelligence becomes a common source of advice and research, US lawyers are increasingly cautioning clients against treating chatbots like trusted confidants, especially in criminal investigations and lawsuits.
The warnings have intensified after a federal judge in New York ruled earlier this year that a former executive could not shield his AI conversations from prosecutors.
The case involved Bradley Heppner, former chair of bankrupt financial services company GWG Holdings and founder of alternative asset firm Beneficient.