Generative AI Risks

Why Judges Are Banning AI in Court Discovery – And How to Protect Your Privacy Introduction The use of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Microsoft Copilot has become common in legal workflows—especially during discovery, where large volumes of documents need to be reviewed, summarized, or categorized. But a growing number of judges are now stepping in to restrict or outright ban the use of public AI tools during discovery. The reason? Privacy risks. Recent rulings highlight that uploading confidential case materials into consumer‑grade AI systems can expose sensitive data to third‑party servers, create unintended wiretapping liabilities, and raise ethical concerns about attorney‑client privilege. ...

Shadow AI: What Your Employer Isn’t Telling You About Your Data Generative AI tools have become as common in the office as a Slack message or a shared spreadsheet. But many employees are using them without their company’s knowledge—or its permission. This unsanctioned use, often called “shadow AI,” is creating a new class of privacy risk for anyone whose data touches a workplace system. ...