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# [Why Public AI Tools Like ChatGPT Are Dangerous for Sensitive Legal Work and How Law Firms Can Protect Client Data](https://softwareforbreakfast.hashnode.dev/why-public-ai-tools-like-chatgpt-are-dangerous-for-sensitive-legal-work-and-how-law-firms-can-protect-client-data?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Thinking about using public AI tools like ChatGPT for sensitive legal work? You should know the risks before diving in. These AI tools aren’t built with strict legal confidentiality in mind, so whatever you share might get stored, used for training, ...

Oct 20, 2025 · 5 min read · softwareforbreakfast.hashnode.dev  
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