Law Society issues guide on using AI for solicitors

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1. Scotland’s legal regulator is keeping a “close eye” on developments in artificial intelligence as it publishes a new guide for solicitors.

The Law Society of Scotland worked with Wordsmith, a legal AI platform, on the advice which covers areas such as client confidentiality, accountability, security, automation bias and insurance.

Stuart Munro, a member of society’s technology law and practice committee, said: “Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the way legal services are provided, so it’s important that solicitors are properly informed to decide whether it should be playing a role in their businesses.

“Generative AI can answer questions, complete tasks and otherwise support the work of solicitors