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Do NOT, I Repeat, Do NOT Use ChatGPT For Legal Research

Above the Law – Nicole Black – These chatbots are bald-faced liars that pull facts out of thin air. “In light of recent events, I feel obliged to write this post, if only to create an internet breadcrumb upon which over-caffeinated lawyers hellbent on cutting legal research corners might stumble. Are you one of those lawyers? Are you pressed for time with a looming deadline for a responsive motion? Did you hear about this thing called ChatGPT, and now you’re wondering if it will conduct legal research and write a complex brief for you? Did you subsequently sign up for a free Open AI ChatGPT account, and after testing it out with a few simple legal questions, are ready to submit a query asking it to draft a lengthy brief? If you’re guilty as charged, and you’ve caught the ChatGPT fever, listen closely. No, I mean really listen. Move closer to your screen. Even closer. Closer still. Perfect…”

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