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US court rules AI chats lack attorney-client privilege

A U.S. District Court has ruled that communications with an AI chatbot are not protected by attorney-client privilege. The decision came in a case where a defendant attempted to shield conversations with an AI from prosecutors. This ruling could have significant implications for how legal professionals and their clients use AI tools. AI

RANK_REASON Court ruling on attorney-client privilege concerning AI communications.

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    US v. Heppner (S.D.N.Y. 2026) no attorney-client privilege for AI chats [pdf]