California Lawmakers Pass Bill Governing Lawyers' Use of AI
California lawmakers approved legislation establishing rules for lawyers’ use of generative AI. The first-of-its-kind state measure, SB 574, now awaits action from Governor Gavin Newsom.
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California lawmakers approved legislation establishing rules for lawyers’ use of generative AI. The first-of-its-kind state measure, SB 574, now awaits action from Governor Gavin Newsom.
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