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This bill requires lawyers and legal professionals to disclose and certify when generative artificial intelligence (AI) is used in drafting legal documents, specifically court filings and appellate briefs. The bill defines generative AI broadly, including machine learning technologies that can perform tasks with limited human oversight, simulate human-like cognition, or use techniques to approximate cognitive tasks. Under the new rule, any paper or file created with AI assistance must include a separate affidavit disclosing the AI's use and certifying that a human has reviewed the content for accuracy. For appellate briefs specifically, attorneys must now include a disclosure of AI use and certification of human review as part of their standard filing requirements. The bill aims to ensure transparency and maintain human accountability in legal document preparation, recognizing the potential for AI to generate content that may contain errors or inaccuracies. The new requirements will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law, giving legal professionals time to adapt to the new disclosure standards.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2698