How to Use AI to Generate Legal Documents Safely (AIDocs Guide)
AI accelerates drafting but must be wrapped in safety controls. Follow a structured workflow.
Workflow Steps
- Define document type & audience
- Select regions / laws impacting clauses
- Provide factual business inputs (avoid assumptions)
- Generate draft with traceable version ID
- Human review for accuracy & tone
- Export & publish; archive prior revision
- Schedule periodic re‑generation
Risk Mitigations
- Hallucination: Keep generation grounded by structured inputs (checkboxes, enumerations).
- Jurisdiction Drift: Lock region filters; highlight region‑specific clauses.
- Data Privacy: Avoid sensitive personal data in prompts—use abstract placeholders.
- Accountability: Require human approval signature before publishing.