The American Bar Association’s Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence released a report today titled “Year I Report on the Impact of AI on the Practice of Law” that details the work of the group over the past year. The AI Task Force, created in August 2023 by ABA President Mary Smith, brought together lawyers and judges from across the ABA to address the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession and the practice of law, provide insights on developing and using AI in a trustworthy and responsible manner, and identify ways to address AI risks. The AI Task Force has concentrated its efforts on a broad array of legal issues related to AI that will affect the legal profession including:

• the impact of AI on legal practice
• ethical dilemmas
• the challenges of generative AI
• access to justice
• the integration of AI in the courts
• advancements in legal education
• strategies for risk management and governance