Richard Schreiber warns lawyers not to trust AI summaries without checking the original sources. A polished summary means nothing if the underlying document contradicts it, and opposing counsel will find that contradiction. Always open at least three primary sources before citing anything.
AI summaries are convenient, but truth hides in the links, not the vibes. Primary beats pretty. A well-written summary is worthless if the underlying source doesn't say what you think it says. Picture citing an AI-generated summary in a brief, then opposing counsel pulls the actual source and it doesn't support your point. Embarrassing, but avoidable. Open 3 primary sources before drawing any conclusion. Summaries are starting points, not endpoints. They tell you where to look. They don't tell you what's actually there. The extra 5 minutes to check the source is cheaper than the hours you'll spend fixing a mistake or the reputation damage you can't fix. Your clients trust you to get it right. That trust is earned in details. The clicks you take that others skip. I'm Richard Schreiber, your Law Firm AI Expert. DM me or head over to lawfirmaiexpert.com for more.
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