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The Rules of Privilege Still Apply When Lawyers use AI
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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Lawyers using AI must maintain client confidentiality to preserve attorney-client privilege and work product protections, depending on how AI platforms handle and secure information. Early court rulings affirm that existing privilege rules apply to AI, with emphasis on evaluating platform terms and data handling practices.
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Legal tech founders must build AI tools with confidentiality as a default and partner with legal teams to secure privilege protections. This shared duty creates a clear market need for platforms that guarantee data privacy and compliant handling from input to output.
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