ABA Issues Ethics Opinion on Generative AI

The American Bar Association (ABA) has issued its first formal opinion on the ethical use of Generative AI by lawyers, emphasizing duties related to client confidentiality, competence, and accuracy. The ABA's guidelines aim to mitigate risks associated with AI, such as generating inaccurate legal references, and stress the importance of lawyers independently verifying AI outputs. The ABA anticipates providing updated guidance as the technology and its application in law develop.