The FBE’s New Technologies Commission is proud to announce the recent publication of guidelines titled “European Lawyers in the Era of ChatGPT”. These guidelines address the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) based on large language models by lawyers. They aim to provide ethical principles for the responsible utilization of ChatGPT and other GenAI tools, which are expected to become increasingly prevalent in the legal field.
We recommend the following guidelines for the application of large language models and GenAI tools in legal practice:
- Understand the generative AI technology.
- Acknowledge limitations and context.
- Adhere to existing rules on AI use.
- Complement legal expertise.
- Maintain attorney-client privilege.
- Ensure data protection and privacy.
- Inform clients and assume responsibility.
We hope these guidelines will serve as an invitation to initiate a comprehensive discussion on the legal and ethical framework concerning the use of GenAI in the legal sphere. We kindly request you to consider these recommendations and engage in deliberations within your respective Bar Associations, contemplating how they align with existing or planned ethical rules and professional standards. The FBE is eager to learn about the outcomes of these discussions.
Maria Dymitruk
President of the FBE New Technologies Commission
Italian version (Gli Avvocati Europei Nell’era di ChatGPT)
Spanish version (Abogacía Europea en la Era de ChatGPT)
