The Legalpreneurs Sandbox Episode 177: AI and Ethics in Legal Practice - What you need to know now!
Aug 10, 2023
Julian Webb, a Professor of Law at Melbourne Law School, dives into the hot topics of AI and ethics in legal practice. He discusses the historical context of legal AI and the evolution of expert systems. The conversation addresses the 'black box problem' of AI decision-making and the ethical obligations of legal practitioners regarding accuracy and client confidentiality. Webb emphasizes the importance of regulatory frameworks to ensure responsible AI use, while also advocating for cross-disciplinary collaboration in navigating these challenges.
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AI Spectrum and Explainability Issues
- AI in legal practice covers a spectrum from expert systems to generative AI like ChatGPT.
- Increased autonomy often reduces explainability of AI decisions, leading to ethical concerns.
AI Rethinks Legal Ethics
- AI raises old legal ethics questions in new ways.
- Legal professional regulation must adapt to address AI challenges.
Duty of Competence with AI Tools
- Lawyers must understand capabilities and limits of AI tools they use.
- Competence now includes knowing how to work responsibly with legal AI.