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When AI meets privilege: Early court decisions

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How privilege claims should be managed when AI is involved.

Two recent decisions have addressed whether materials generated or influenced by AI tools are protected by the attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine. These rulings clarify how privilege claims should be managed when AI is involved, providing key insights for litigants, in-house counsel, and businesses adopting AI in legal workflows.