Massachusetts court: AI output is not work product without attorney involvement
The Massachusetts Court System reports that a court has ruled that AI output cannot be protected as work product without attorney involvement. The case gives parties and their counsel guidance on evidentiary obligations.
Who is affected and how
- lawyer
- To protect materials produced with AI, lawyers must document their own directing role.
- citizen
- Anyone using AI without a lawyer should expect the output to go unprotected.
Sources
- Massachusetts Court: AI Output Not Work Product Without Counselnatlawreview.com · Aug 14, 2026 · magyar
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