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technology competence

The practical ability to understand and use technology with the skill and care required by the representation.

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Technology competence does not require every lawyer to become a developer. It does require a reasonable understanding of the benefits and risks of tools used in practice. ABA Formal Opinion 512 ties competent use of generative AI to understanding its capabilities and limitations.

Related terms

  • AI governance
  • confidential information
  • quality assurance

Sources

  • ABA Model Rule 1.1
  • ABA Formal Opinion 512

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