AI Legal Advice Raises Risks for Wealthy Clients, Lawyers Say

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Lawyers report an increase in clients seeking legal advice from AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude. Issues arise when clients misinterpret AI suggestions, such as one instance where a Florida resident sought a community property trust after a spouse's death. Lawyers warn of time lost addressing clients' questions stemming from AI recommendations, with one stating he has spent up to four hours dealing with such issues. Additionally, concerns have emerged regarding data privacy and attorney-client privilege after a federal ruling deemed some AI conversations unprotected.