Legal Tech|12 Jul 2026
GovTech highlights the critical role of ethics in prompt engineering.
The Story
It argues that a moral compass is essential for responsible AI output.
Why It Matters
GovTech's piece on prompt engineering ethics is not academic. For law firms, how you instruct Copilot or other AI tools directly impacts client confidentiality and professional duty. Unethical or poorly constructed prompts risk data breaches and flawed legal advice. The EU AI Act will make this a compliance issue, not just a best practice.
What To Do About It
What I'd check first: Do your associates have a firm-wide guide for using Microsoft Copilot with client data? Without clear rules, you're exposing the firm to unnecessary risk. Establish these internal protocols before August 2026.
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