The Federal Court has issued a Practice Note on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence.
In the Practice Note the Court recognises that while Generative AI has benefits, such as the potential to increase efficiency and the reduction of legal costs, it says it must be used appropriately, responsibly and with due care.
The Practice Note covers a range of issues, including expectations for the use of Generative AI, risks, disclosure of use, and dealing with confidential, suppressed or private information.
Take-Out Point: Treat Generative AI like a very enthusiastic junior assistant: useful, fast and occasionally completely wrong. It can help with efficiency, but humans still need to check the facts, protect confidential information and take responsibility for what goes out the door.
See: Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Practice Note (GPN-AI)