IN THE PROFESSION promote a more civil atmosphere by reducing misunderstandings and providing instant access to relevant information . For example , if a lawyer is asked to consent to something they do not understand , the AI can explain the issue quickly and allow the lawyer to respond from a position of knowledge , rather than defaulting to aggressive opposition . But some people are just jerks and AI will not change that .
TAL : It sounds like while we might not fully trust ChatGPT , we cannot escape it .
Neiditz : Absolutely . Lawyers who fail to use ChatGPT or its successors may miss out on the benefits of advanced natural language processing capabilities , such as increased efficiency in drafting legal documents and answering client inquiries . Additionally , not using ChatGPT ’ s successor currently being integrated into Bing or others with full internet connectivity could limit a lawyer ' s ability to stay current with the latest developments and to access relevant information quickly and easily . This could result in missed opportunities , a decreased ability to provide insightful and informed advice to clients , and reduced competitiveness in the market .
Moreover , lawyers have a duty to use reasonable skill and care in providing their services , and failure to adopt innovative tools like ChatGPT could be seen as a failure to fulfill this duty . And as technologies such as ChatGPT plays a larger role in legal practice , lawyers will probably need to familiarize themselves with the technology and ensure they are using it competently and diligently ; some codes of ethics include use of technology as part of the duty of competence . Using ChatGPT can help lawyers meet their professional obligations , maintain the highest standards of client service , and stay ahead in a rapidly changing legal landscape .
DANIELA B . BRITTON Judicial Law Clerk / Staff Attorney to the Hon . Wayne M . Purdom DeKalb County State Court dbbritton @ dekalbcountyga . gov
VIRAJ PARMAR Senior Staff Attorney to the Hon . Jane P . Manning Cobb County State Court viraj . parmar @ cobbcounty . org
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