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AI Note-Takers Are Making Lawyers Nervous — Attorney-Client Privilege at Risk — 245 Points on HN
The New York Times reports that AI meeting note-takers are creating serious legal risks around attorney-client privilege, as routing confidential conversations through third-party AI servers can constitute a waiver of privilege. The story hit 245 points and 180 comments on HN, with California's bar proposing new rules requiring lawyers to verify all AI output. A February 2026 ruling found that Claude-generated legal materials were not protected by attorney-client privilege, establishing concerning precedent for any profession handling confidential communications.
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