Tech Talks – Legal privilege and AI in the workplace: A fragile shield? | Tech Talks - Episode 9 | Eversheds Sutherland

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Tech Talks – Legal privilege and AI in the workplace: A fragile shield?

Episode 9

November 05, 2025

Global
Global
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In this series, we discuss the latest trends and topics that are shaping the technology sector.

We are pleased to share the ninth episode of our Tech Talks legal insights podcast series. In this episode, Hannah Mahon, Deepa Menon, Chloe Themistocleous, and Matthew Chapman explore how AI is reshaping the boundaries of legal privilege, and what it means for businesses deploying AI in the workplace. They discuss:

  • What legal privilege is, why it’s important and how it varies globally
  • The risks AI poses to legal privilege, including employees using chatbots for legal advice, inputting privileged data into AI systems, and in-house legal teams leveraging AI tools
  • Practical steps businesses can take to protect privileged information when deploying AI

You can listen to the latest episode below, or find us on the podcast streaming platforms Apple and Spotify.

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