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How to avoid misinformation with legal AI

Navigate AI risks and maximise benefits with professional-grade legal technology solutions

When lawyers in the UK High Court cited cases generated by consumer-grade AI that didn't exist, it sent shockwaves through the legal profession. But this wasn't an isolated incident. Similar cases in the U.S. have exposed a critical gap — the difference between freely available AI tools and professional-grade legal technology. The stakes are too high to leave AI adoption to chance.

This white paper provides the practical framework you need to harness AI's transformative power while avoiding the pitfalls that can damage your reputation and waste valuable time hours.

Understand the real risks and how to mitigate them
Learn the three critical risks every legal professional must recognise when working with AI:

  • Prompting errors
  • Helpfulness bias
  • Hallucinations

Master the essential questions before using any AI tool
Find out the three fundamental questions you must ask before relying on AI output:

  • Where does the tool get its information?
  • What is the request?
  • How much review is needed?

Implement best practices that deliver results
Get proven techniques for prompting AI thoughtfully, treating output as a first draft, checking citations rigorously, and evaluating tone for your specific audience.

AI isn't going away and neither are the risks of using it irresponsibly. The legal professionals who thrive in this new landscape will be those who leverage professional-grade AI tools while maintaining the judgment, ethical standards, and experience that clients depend on.

Download now to discover how CoCounsel Legal UK can help you harness the full potential of AI while minimising risk and maximising value.

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