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Private chatbot conversations increasingly find their way into court

Chatbot exchanges are increasingly being introduced as evidence in civil and criminal cases, sometimes exposing deeply personal information.

Published Aug 27, 2026, 8:07 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Americans are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for advice on everything from personal relationships to legal questions, but a growing number are discovering those private conversations may not remain private. Court records reviewed by major news organizations show chatbot exchanges are increasingly being introduced as evidence in civil lawsuits and criminal investigations, exposing deeply personal information that users may have never expected to become public, ZME Science reported.