Harvard Law Review: AI Chat About Your Legal Case Is Discoverable — United States v. Heppner Sets Precedent

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Harvard Law Review published analysis of United States v. Heppner, establishing that conversations with AI chatbots about pending legal matters are discoverable in court proceedings. The ruling means that anything a defendant or litigant discusses with ChatGPT, Claude, or any AI about their case can be subpoenaed and used as evidence. This has immediate implications for the millions of users who consult AI for legal advice, and for AI companies whose chat logs may become subject to legal holds.