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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowRecent artificial intelligence and, more specifically, ChatGPT articles seem to be indicating a need for law firms to prepare for another upcoming major pivot in the technology we use to draft legal documents and provide services. At a recent lunchtime CLE, IndyBar’s law practice management adviser Jared Correia of Red Cave Legal and Josh Noffke presented an overview of AI and ChatGPT possible law firm uses, and some perils. (The program is available for viewing on the IndyBar website for 1.0 general credit.)
ChatGPT stands for generative pre-training transformer. It is a chatbot that allows the user to input language prompts, to which AI responds in the form of a conversation. The more prompts used, the better the product. One can ask a question or make a request and refine the output. It is best used as assistive technology and, in some cases, results in an approximately 80% completed draft.
The presenters demonstrated various examples of good uses for the program, including drafting correspondence, marketing materials, intake forms, manuals and research.
Currently, ChatGPT has limitations. The output from ChatGPT needs to be vetted, as the program can fill in gaps in order to create material that looks “right,” but it is not necessarily correct.
At this time, it is important not to input client information due to security and privacy concerns. To rely on it’s accuracy is foolish, according to Correia.
ChatGPT is particularly popular because it is incredibly intuitive, and it’s a free service. There is another service, ChatGPT Plus which is an enhanced version offering additional access for a monthly fee.
Correia’s consulting services are available for free to IndyBar members. His expertise extends to all facets of law practice management including efficient and effective implementation of AI.•
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