Overview

• Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Harvey, and Noxtua are now widely used in law firms for tasks such as document review, legal research, and contract drafting.
• A University of Southampton study found laypeople trust AI-generated legal advice as much as or more than advice from human lawyers, even when informed of its source.
• Concerns persist over AI ‘hallucinations,’ which can lead to inaccurate legal advice, unnecessary complications, or judicial errors.
• The EU AI Act's Article 50.9 mandates transparency by requiring AI-generated text to be clearly labeled as such, addressing risks of misguidance.
• Ongoing research aims to improve the efficiency, reliability, and cultural sensitivity of legal AI tools, while public education on AI literacy is emphasized as crucial.