Legal/press release/2026-10-30

New York State Bar Association Issues Ethical AI Guidelines for Lawyers

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has released comprehensive guidelines for attorneys on the ethical use of artificial intelligence. These guidelines, detailed in a first-party announcement, advise lawyers on various aspects of integrating AI into their practice, including client confidentiality, accuracy, and billing practices. A key directive highlighted by other reports is that attorneys should not bill clients for time saved through the use of AI tools.

3 articles from 3 outlets covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.

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3 outlets covered “New York State Bar Association Issues Ethical AI Guidelines for Lawyers”. All of them report the following:

  • New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) released guidelines
  • Guidelines concern the ethical use of AI
  • Guidelines are for attorneys/lawyers
  • Lawyers should not bill for time saved by AI

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