Government legal agencies are rapidly expanding AI use to offset staffing shortages, but a new Thomson Reuters Institute report shows adoption is uneven and risk-laden. Only a third of agencies use legal-specific generative AI, and just 7% use agentic AI. Nearly 80% of government lawyers worry about confidential data exposure and 73% about AI accuracy. Shadow AI is also growing, with 27% of government professionals using unauthorized tools. Smaller budgets often push agencies toward third-party SaaS or vendor-built options, raising PII exposure risks under the Privacy Act of 1974.
Click here for the official case/release
Disclaimer
The Legal Wire takes all necessary precautions to ensure that the materials, information, and documents on its website, including but not limited to articles, newsletters, reports, and blogs (“Materials”), are accurate and complete. Nevertheless, these Materials are intended solely for general informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice. They may not necessarily reflect the current laws or regulations. The Materials should not be interpreted as legal advice on any specific matter. Furthermore, the content and interpretation of the Materials and the laws discussed within are subject to change.
