Application of the Principle of Technological Neutrality to the Ethical Evaluation System of Lawyers Using AI

Technological neutrality is when ethical rules do not discriminate among technology and regulate behaviour, outcomes and risks. AI tools such as SRL applications have become more common in legal research, drafting, due diligence, discovery and document management, creating ethical issues like hallucination, bias, lack of explainability and confidentiality, etc. The literature review in this research points to supporting perspectives that focus on current professional responsibilities and the historical context of robotics, as well as conflicting perspectives that raise concerns about AI-related risks. This is a systematic review study based on articles, law cases, ABA advisory opinions and law review articles. Thematic analysis was used to organize the findings into themes to aid in understanding. The results indicate that technological neutrality will future proof legal ethics, maintain the accountability of lawyers, foster innovation, and that the interests of clients can be protected. The discussion suggests that there is a space for AI-specific protection, but not an alternative to neutrality. Finally, the conclusion states that the ethical assessment should not lay at the heart of the technology but at the heart of lawyers' competence, their supervision, and their responsible usage of AI.