Trusts and Estates

Ca. Trs. & Estates Quarterly VOLUME 30, ISSUE 4, 2024

MCLE SELF-STUDY ARTICLE ETHICA EX MACHINA OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE CHATGPT | ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR TRUSTS AND ESTATES ATTORNEYS USING GENERATIVE AI

Written by Adam F. Streisand, Esq.,* J.D. Rees, Esq.,* and Taylor L. Mangan, Esq.*01

I. SYNOPSIS

ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence ("AI") applications are not merely coming for our jobs; they are also among the most powerful, if not dangerous, tools available to lawyers today. With such immense power must also come rigorous commitment to using these tools responsibly. This article surveys common ethical issues facing lawyers using generative AI and it offers best practices for those hoping to do so successfully and responsibly.

II. INTRODUCTION

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