TechLaw Crossroads

I’ve Taken Steps To Protect My Client’s Documents: But What Happens Post-Production?

Law firms are increasingly worried that once discovery documents are produced, opposing counsel could feed sensitive client information into large language models like ChatGPT. Stephen Embry highlights the gap between traditional document‑protection measures and the emerging risk of AI‑driven data mining. He cites insights from Matt Mahon of Level Legal, who suggests contractual and technical safeguards to curb post‑production misuse. The article calls for updated discovery protocols that anticipate AI exploitation.