Richard Rizk, founder and senior attorney at Rizk Law says it best. “AI is like fire If contained it provides warmth for shelter and flames for cooking. However, when its embers scatter, danger will soon knock on your door.
Consumers often favor expediency over quality, long term goals, and patient strategy. As a result, many well-meaning folks regularly choose ChatGPT for advice on sensitive issues, such as therapy, legal services, medical issues, and financial matters.
AI bots are designed to “tell people what they want to hear” and often reinforce unskillful or even harmful thoughts and behaviors. AI tools are trained on massive datasets that can be faulty, biased, or incomplete, so their decisions can reflect those flaws. Flawed algorithms lead to stealthy mistakes, including but not limited to: inaccurate legal advice, missed diagnoses or incorrect financials.
Perhaps, most importantly seeking legal advice through ChatGPT compromises confidentiality. And, the advice provided is not always accurate and frequently not nuanced. It is crucial to hire a human, experienced, and local attorney due to the unique factors of each case. Chat GPT or other open AI platforms will likely misapply the law. AI is not a substitute for the years of experience an attorney can provide. If you need legal advice, “always consult with an attorney.”
