⚖️ California Moves to Regulate Lawyers’ Use of AI
The California Senate has passed SB 574, a bill that would require lawyers to verify the accuracy of any material generated using artificial intelligence before submitting it in court filings — including case citations and factual statements.
This proposed law responds to growing concerns over AI “hallucinations,” which have already led to sanctions in multiple cases across the U.S. Under SB 574, attorneys would be required to take reasonable steps to confirm accuracy, correct false or biased outputs, and ensure that AI-generated material is not relied upon without proper human review.
The bill also introduces clear limits on arbitration proceedings. Arbitrators would be prohibited from delegating decision-making to generative AI or relying on AI-produced information outside the official case record without first disclosing it to the parties involved.
Importantly, the legislation would bar lawyers from entering confidential or non-public information into public generative AI tools and requires that AI use must not unlawfully discriminate against individuals or communities.
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into legal practice, California is drawing a firm boundary: AI may assist — but accountability remains human.
The bill now moves to the California State Assembly for further consideration.
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