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California Regulates Generative AI Use by Legal Professionals

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Holland & Knight highlighted that California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Senate Bill No. 574, which regulates the use of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) by legal professionals in the state. The bill prohibits state attorneys from delegating the practice of law to genAI, but it permits the use of these tools to assist in legal work. The regulations, which apply to attorneys, arbitrators, and judicial officers, take effect on January 1, 2027.

From canadianlawyermag.com

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The statute emphasizes professional accountability, meaning the attorney remains responsible for the legal judgment underlying the work product, even if AI assists them. Furthermore, attorneys in California must refrain from entering confidential or nonpublic information into genAI systems. This regulation establishes one of the first explicit rules in the U.S. governing how lawyers utilize AI.

From canadianlawyermag.com

Who's involved

  • Gavin NewsomGovernor who approved Senate Bill No. 574 concerning genAI use
  • Holland & KnightLaw firm that highlighted the new state regulations
  • stateState implementing the regulations on the practice of law

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