AI chat logs legally discoverable in US court cases, lawyers warn

US lawyers are warning clients that conversations with AI chatbots including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini can be subpoenaed and used as evidence in litigation, as AI chat logs qualify as business records under federal rules of civil procedure. Sensitive strategic and financial information shared with AI assistants could be subject to legal discovery. Legal experts are advising companies to implement AI usage policies and data retention controls. The development has significant implications for enterprise AI adoption and data governance policies, particularly for organizations in regulated industries.