The emergence of ChatGPT by OpenAI has taken the world by a wave of comfort and fear. Comfort because artificial intelligence surrounds us even if we don’t realize this. We have been using it when we order from Uber while checking the estimated delivery time or when Instagram knows what you’re interested in based on your search history.

But why do the workers fear ChatGPT? Because of the rapid development of ChatGPT and its evolving role in people’s lives, AI will be taking over your job, too. If you, too, are worried about your employment, then this article will calm down your nerves. This piece will explore the possibility of ChatGPT taking over our jobs and its limitations.

Chat GPT as Lawyers

While AI has been a part of our daily routine and has made it more convenient, it also took its job seriously in the business world. From reviewing data to automating repetitive tasks, ChatGPT was a blessing in managing tasks within a budget and rapidly.

Similarly, the legal industry, known for its traditional approach to matters, has opted for AI in its tasks. Reviewing documents or researching similar cases, ChatGPT is there to assist them all. The buzz of concern is; whether ChatGPT is going to replace lawyers.

A straightforward answer is No! ChatGPT is a powerful language model, but it cannot gain the training experience and education humans gain through years of practice in the legal industry. Humans can understand the circumstances of individual cases and make unbiased decisions. Machine learning programs don’t have the emotional intelligence that we own.

Okay, that was a simple answer if you’re in a hurry to know why ChatGPT can’t replace a lawyer. But if you’re in to learn more, then we got you!

After seeing many queries on the Internet about ”Will ChatGPT replace lawyers”, ”Will lawyers become obsolete” and ”What are the legal uses of ChatGPT” we decided to address all of these here. So, hold tight because you’re getting all the answers you’ve been waiting for.

ChatGPT

First of all, what is OpenAI? OpenAI is an Artificial Intelligence research and development company that creates autonomous systems. Systems that can perform better or like humans; that too in the most economical value. Hence, the creation of ChatGPT.

ChatGPT is an AI-powered chatbot that replies to any or all queries you ask him with relevant responses. You ask ChatGPT to provide a complete meal plan for the week, and the next second: ChatGPT will give a text-written paragraph for a week’s meal plan.

It was trained by Human AI trainers: on how to converse with a user and how to respond appropriately. ChatGPT sounds terrific, and the best part is that it is free to use! Although due to high demand, you may get trouble getting in (sometimes).

Now, this chatbot has been used in various fields and for numerous applications; it has been used as customer service in healthcare, providing insight for research and analyzing data for corporates. It is now high time that legal professionals take their turn.

Replacing Lawyers

As we said before, this chatbot lacks critical thinking and comes to creative solutions to any problems at hand. The inability to understand a client’s case can easily backfire or lead to legal complications.

So, when it comes to negotiations with clients, judges, and other lawyers: ChatGPT can disappoint you. I mean, there’s a reason Lawyers are famous for their communication skills, and if your robot can’t do that, they can’t replace humans (at least not now).

Strength or Weakness

The flaws don’t end here. Although ChatGPT is a library itself, it cannot provide legal advice due to a lack of necessary training and understanding. Hence, its suggestions could be technically correct but ethically wrong.

There are more of these disadvantages to having an AI lawyer:

Say no to personalized legal advice. Variable occurrence? Different possibilities? Client’s emotional state? Yeah, ChatGPT has no clue about all this.

Negotiation skills are at an all-time zero. Your lawyer must know your side thoroughly so they can mediate the lawsuit with a suitable offer. If your lawyer has no negotiation skills, consider settling for the initial bid that could be less (than your actual damage).

The last and the gravest disadvantage is that AI could be biased. AI is good at providing data, but since we introduce only a limited data set to the system, it can be reasonable in court.

Imagine your lawyer going against you in court. I’d cry my eyes out, not to mention the bad reviews I’d be leaving behind for AI. Besides, some other ethical concerns can clear your mind about ChatGPT as a lawyer.

One of those is the fear that AI lawyers will replace human lawyers leading to a drop in the job market and degradation of high-quality legal services.

Secondly, human lawyers prepare for their trial with careful consideration of facts, current circumstances, laws and rules, and expert advice: leaving little to no space for mistakes. On the other hand, OpenAI admits that ”ChatGPT sometimes writes plausible sounding but incorrect or nonsensical answers.”

A lawsuit requires tons of personal information to proceed with the claim; giving AI access to these data provokes issues of unauthorized access. People are concerned about how this data is stored and used.

Other ethical concerns include the following:

  • Bias
  • Lack of accountability
  • Job loss
  • Privacy concerns, and
  • Lack of empathy

These drawbacks could result in a backfire. Therefore, it is necessary that we carefully consider when and where to use AI in the legal profession.

Make an ethical guideline and follow that for the usage of AI for lawyers. You don’t want to rely on an AI system that can lead to unintentional consequences in court. It will sabotage the current case and damage your overall reputation as an attorney.

ChatGPT as Legal Sidekick

Nonetheless, we cannot ignore that ChatGPT can be a good assistant (or, as I say, Legal Sidekick). You can use ChatGPT for;

  • Researching legal cases,
  • Drafting legal documents, and
  • Performing legal analysis rapidly.
  • Assisting clients with basic queries or navigating the legal system

This tool can save lawyers time, money and improve the efficiency of legal processes. Its ability to stay available around the clock makes it a perfect help in the legal field. So, even if AI cannot replace lawyers, we can assure you that taking AI into your practice can help a ton.

Final Verdict

Wrapping this article with my final verdict: AI cannot be a lawyer! But a great help indeed. It will enhance your skills and ability as a lawyer; you can spend less time analyzing the data or drafting a document and more time creating a winning strategy.

AI can take the legal profession to a new height, keeping ethical concerns in mind. It will also cut the costs down a notch so the services can be more accessible to the general public.

Lawyers have the emotional intelligence that AI doesn’t have. With the right balance of AI proficiency and human judgment, we can make legal services better in the future; with higher quality and lower prices.

So, while AI cannot be a lawyer, it can simplify the human workload. ChatGPT is capable of helping the legal industry, and as technology continues to evolve, it is not far from that; lawyers will embrace the new modern world and work together with the ever-developing technology.

 

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