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Why are free chatbots risky?

Free chatbots often use user input to improve their models, meaning confidential client information entered could become part of the public dataset. This breaches client confidentiality, a cornerstone of legal practice. Dedicated legal AI tools are designed with robust data privacy and security measures to prevent such leaks.

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