Can Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT Replace Lawyers? © Cynthia C. Rignanese, Esq
Everyone is talking about ChatGPT! It is this phenomenal computer program that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to scan the internet for answers to questions that users ask. The answers arrive in seconds and use normal, human phrasing. It sounds like a smart friend is answering your question. It was released in late 2022 and is Free to use.
ChatGPT can perform a wide variety of tasks. It can answer questions, have conversations, write jokes, and even write stories. It uses a large amount of data and advanced algorithms to understand language and generate appropriate responses.
A friend input my name plus some facts about me, and asked ChatGPT to write a poem; the one-page poem is spot on in highlighting my community service, world travels, law practice and even my smile! I love the poem so much that I had it printed and framed!
A recent Florida Bar Journal Article said that ChatGPT was tested about business, law and medicine. It fared well on a business management exam at Wharton Business School achieving a B to B-minus grade. At University of Minnesota Law School, it was tested on law exams in four courses; it equaled a C+ Student, which is a low but passing grade in all four classes. It also performed “comfortably within the passing range of the U.S. medical licensing exam.”
Today, I asked ChatGPT, “Can You Replace Lawyers?”
The response:
“As an AI language model, I am capable of processing and generating large amounts of text and data, but I cannot replace lawyers. While I can provide information and help users understand legal concepts, I am not a licensed attorney and I cannot provide legal advice or representation.
Lawyers undergo years of specialized education and training in order to provide legal services and represent clients in legal matters. They possess unique skills, such as advocacy, negotiation, and critical thinking, that cannot be replicated by an AI model.
While I can assist in certain legal tasks, such as document review and legal research, it is important to consult with a licensed attorney for any legal advice or representation.”
Hear my Sigh of Relief!
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