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Florida Bar leaders discuss artificial intelligence and consumer guidance on Bloom

Florida Bar leaders warned lawyers that misusing AI tools risks confidentiality breaches and malpractice. Clients should ask if AI reviews their case materials.

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Legal

President of The Florida Bar Sia Baker-Barnes and Young Lawyers Division President Arti Hirani joined Bloom host Amber Freeman to discuss how quickly advancing artificial intelligence tools are changing legal practice and what consumers need to know about lawyers using AI.

The discussion, which touched on ethical guardrails, client confidentiality and public trust, comes as bar associations nationwide grapple with how to guide attorneys through the technology's risks and benefits.

Ethical guardrails take center stage

Baker-Barnes and Hirani stressed that lawyers who use AI for research, document drafting or case strategy must still meet the profession's core duties. Client confidentiality remains paramount. An AI tool that stores or learns from uploaded documents could breach those obligations if not vetted properly.

What clients should ask about AI

Consumers may not realize their attorney is using AI. The bar leaders outlined key questions to ask: Is any AI tool reviewing my case materials? What steps are taken to protect my data? Does the firm have a policy on AI transparency? Clear answers help maintain trust, they said.

Lawyers across Florida are pursuing education on AI's capabilities and limits. Many now seek out focused training, such as AI for Legal Professionals, to integrate these tools without running afoul of ethics rules. The Florida Bar is also developing resources to help members evaluate AI products.

Attorneys who delay understanding AI risk falling behind in efficiency and could face malpractice claims if they misuse unvetted tools. The Florida Bar leaders' message is clear: competency with technology is becoming a baseline expectation. Firms that invest in training and establish clear AI policies will build a stronger practice while safeguarding client interests.

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