The new Bluebook edition has introduced a controversial rule, Rule 18.3, for citing AI-generated content. Critics argue that the rule is deeply flawed because it provides detailed instructions on how to cite AI but fails to address the more important question of when a citation is actually needed. Experts believe the rule misunderstands how lawyers use AI as a tool rather than a formal source, and its requirements—like saving screenshots of long conversations as PDFs—are seen as overly technical and impractical. Perhaps most concerning, some legal scholars worry the rule could force attorneys to violate their ethical duties by requiring them to include confidential client information in public citations.
