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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Time of India
Think before you ask: Why ChatGPT legal queries can be used against you as court evidence
ChatGPT may be quick and convenient, but using it for legal questions could backfire in serious ways. Many users aren't aware that anything they type into the chatbot, even deleted messages, can be retained and used as evidence in legal proceedings. Unlike lawyers, AI tools are not bound by confidentiality or ethical obligations. This means that sharing sensitive legal concerns with a chatbot doesn't just offer unreliable advice; it may also create a discoverable digital trail. Before you confide in AI, it is important to understand the risks and why human legal counsel is still essential. Your ChatGPT conversations are not legally confidential In a recent appearance on the This Past Weekend podcast hosted by comedian Theo Von, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made a candid admission: conversations with ChatGPT are not protected under any kind of legal privilege. "Right now, if you talk to a therapist or a lawyer or a doctor, there's legal privilege for it," Altman explained. "There's doctor-patient confidentiality, there's legal confidentiality. And we haven't figured that out yet for when you talk to ChatGPT. " This means if you type out a sensitive legal scenario, say, describing an incident that might amount to a crime or seeking strategic legal advice, that chat can potentially be disclosed in court. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo According to Altman, OpenAI could be legally compelled to hand over your conversations, even if they've been deleted. The consequences of this are serious. Legal experts like Jessee Bundy from Creative Counsel have warned users not to mistake AI for actual legal representation. "If you're pasting in contracts, asking legal questions, or asking [the chatbot] for strategy, you're not getting legal advice," Jessee E. Bundy posted on X (formerly Twitter). "You're generating discoverable evidence. No attorney-client privilege. No confidentiality. No ethical duty. No one to protect you." She added that ChatGPT may feel private and helpful, but unlike a licensed attorney, it has no legal obligation to act in your best interest, and it can't be held accountable for any incorrect advice it generates. AI-Generated legal advice isn't actually legal advice When Malte Landwehr, CEO of an AI company, suggested that ChatGPT could still provide useful legal input even if it's not confidential, Bundy strongly pushed back. 'ChatGPT can't give you legal advice,' she replied. 'Legal advice comes from a licensed professional who understands your specific facts, goals, risks, and jurisdiction. And is accountable for it. ChatGPT is a language model. It generates words that sound right based on patterns, but it doesn't know your situation, and it's not responsible if it's wrong.' Calling it 'legal Mad Libs,' Bundy stressed that relying on ChatGPT for legal issues is both risky and potentially self-incriminating. Deleted chats with AI aren't safe from legal scrutiny User conversations with AI chatbots, including those that have been deleted, may still be stored and subject to disclosure in legal proceedings. As highlighted by ongoing litigation, some companies are required to retain chat records, which could be subpoenaed in court. This includes potentially sensitive or personal exchanges. At present, there is no legal obligation for AI platforms to treat user chats as confidential in the same way communications with a lawyer or therapist are protected. Until laws are updated to account for AI interactions, users should be aware that anything typed into a chatbot could, in some cases, be used as evidence. Why it's best to speak with a human lawyer instead of ChatGPT For legal concerns, whether it's about a contract, criminal matter, or a rights dispute, it's essential to consult a licensed professional. Unlike AI, lawyers are bound by strict confidentiality, legal privilege, and ethical duties. AI-generated responses may feel private and helpful, but they are not protected, verified, or accountable. While it may be tempting to turn to AI for convenience, doing so for legal issues could expose you to unnecessary risk. As artificial intelligence becomes more common in everyday use, it's important to recognise its limitations, especially in areas involving legal or personal stakes. Conversations with AI are not protected under legal privilege, and in the eyes of the law, they can be accessed like any other form of communication. Until privacy and legal frameworks are in place for AI, it's safest to avoid using chatbots for legal questions. For advice you can trust and that will remain confidential, always consult a qualified legal professional. Also Read: Microsoft reveals AI chatbots are rapidly impacting 40 jobs like writers, translators and more; is yours on the list
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
China's Green Energy Surge Has Caused CO2 Emissions to Fall for the First Time
As countries like the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom appear to be backpedaling on climate pledges, China is showing some massive results on its quest to reverse carbon emissions. The latest analysis of China's annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions found that they slid by 1.6 percent nationwide compared to the same quarter last year. Year-to-date emissions were down one percent compared to the same date in 2024. Analysis by Carbon Brief, a UK-based climate publication, attributed the decline in CO2 output to green energy sources like wind, solar, and nuclear infrastructure, cutting the need for coal-powered energy. It notes that the drop in CO2 output came despite a nationwide surge in energy demand. While previous drops in China's noxious exhaust coincided with lower energy use overall, this is the first time the country could directly credit its green energy strategy for a fall in CO2 output — a huge win. The report further found that China's clean power generation has grown faster than the current and long-term growth in electricity demand, as power-sector emissions — separate from the rest of the nation — fell two percent from March 2024 to 2025. While that's a positive sign in the short term, it could be the start of the massive structural change in China's emission trends that Carbon Brief predicted back in 2023. That said, the publication noted the current CO2 emissions were only one percent lower than China's latest peak, which may imply that a short-term increase in energy use could offset the decline. Even if that happens, it won't erase the fact that green energy is starting to have a noticeable impact on the fast-growing nation. China has invested gobs of cash into green energy in recent years, as part of its 14th five-year national plan, which kicked off in 2021. By 2024, green energy infrastructure made up over 10 percent of China's total GDP, surpassing even the country's real estate market. Now nearing the end of the five-year plan, sustainability forecasting indicates that China could command more than half of all renewable energy in the world by 2030. Though The People's Republic of China as we know it today still has a ways to go on breaking its massive dependence on coal, it's come remarkably far on energy since its inception in 1949 — growing from a semi-feudal collection of fiefdoms to a world-leader in a fraction of the time it's taken countries like the United States. China is already the global frontrunner in electric cars, solar infrastructure, and robotics production. They're working on a world-first Thorium-powered nuclear reactor, which, when up and running, would all but eliminate the threat of a nuclear meltdown. All this while Chinese citizens are set to become the largest consumer base on the planet — throwing a bit of a wrench into the Western stereotype of sweatshops and poverty. More on China: All AI-Generated Material Must Be Labeled Online, China Announces
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Internet stunned as Trump teases ‘very big announcement' coming soon, hints 'it's going to be a truly earth-shattering'
Donald Trump made a shocking announcement on Tuesday, stating that he will be making a 'earth-shattering' revelation in the next few days. His enigmatic remarks ignited uproar on social media, with many people wondering what the US President might be planning. Trump made the 'earth-shattering" statement inside the Oval office during his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.(Bloomberg) Trump made the statement inside the Oval office during his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. 'We have a very big announcement to make,' the POTUS declared, clarifying that it is not about trade. 'It's about something else, but it's going to be a truly earth-shattering and positive development for this country and for the people of this country. And that will take place some time within the next few days,' he said. Sources close to the Trump administration told the New York Post they weren't even sure what he was talking about. Trump's remark sparks concerns on social media Meanwhile, his statement sparked buzz on social media, with one X user writing: ''Trump says an 'earth shattering' announcement is coming and it's not about trade. So... aliens?' 'Earth shattering to me means worldly … but he said positive for our country , so I guess that's good. I'm just confused at this statement,' another commented. 'Iran nuclear weapons program ended?' a third user asked. 'Maybe Greenland,' the fourth one guessed, while one more said, 'Joe is going to be arrested.' Also Read: Trump defends his AI-Generated Pope photo amid massive backlash, claims 'I had nothing to do with it' Another X user asked others to cast their votes on whether the announcement would be about a 'new memecoin' or the repeal of the federal income tax. The 'new memecoin' was leading 51.5 percent to 48.5 percent at midnight on the East Coast. The statement may also be related to Trump's forthcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, Daily Mail reported, citing a source. In the meantime, Trump intends to change the Persian Gulf's name to the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia, according to an Associated Press story the previous evening.
Al Bawaba
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Celine Dion speaks out against AI-Generated music using her voice
ALBAWABA - Celine Dion condemns AI-generated music using her voice without permission. Also Read Trump's response to Taylor Swift AI-Generated images sparks debate Celine Dion has expressed her disapproval of music that was produced by artificial intelligence and in which her voice was allegedly taken advantage of without her permission. Taking to her official Instagram account on Friday, March 7, the singer, who is well known for her single "Heart Will Go On," addressed the issue of her voice being used online by an artificial intelligence without her permission. "It has come to our attention that unsanctioned, AI-generated music purporting to contain Celine Dion's musical performances and name and likeness is currently circulating online and across various digital service providers," she stated at the beginning. "Please be advised that these recordings are fake and not approved, and that they are not songs from her official discography," the five-time Grammy winner continued. "Please be aware of this." LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 28: Celine Dion (Photo by BRUCE BENNETT / Getty Images via AFP) Dion's tweet coincided with the growing anxiety among creative individuals, particularly musicians, regarding the possibility of artificial intelligence (AI) creating music without the permission of the artist and reaping profits from it. In the year 2024, well over two hundred musicians have signed an open letter that condemns "AI music generation technology." This letter was drafted with the assistance of the Artists Rights Alliance. The petition specifically states, "We, the undersigned members of the artist and songwriting communities, call on AI developers, technology companies, platforms, and digital music services to cease the use of artificial intelligence to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists." Billie Eilish, Zayn Malik, Jon Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, Camila Cabello, and a great number of other well-known musicians were among the artists who signed the petition. According to the official statement, we believe that, when used responsibly, AI has enormous potential to advance human creativity in a manner that enables the development and growth of new and exciting experiences for music fans everywhere.
