10/03/2024
I’m a California attorney that helps people set up estate plans (like trusts) and businesses (like LLCs). The other day, I decided to test out some new AI software for making explainer videos. To my surprise, the content filter flagged a completely safe and harmless script! Naturally, this led to some frustration. What does a frustrated lawyer do? Push limits, of course—within the boundaries of the system!
So, I decided to test it further by creating a joke video that was exactly the opposite: not safe at all, completely about a prohibited topic—but still crafted in a way that stayed within the rules of the system.
The result? The system consented to my new video's creation! Given their strict content filter, this impliedly stamps the video with the software creators approval that the video complies with its terms of service.
The process helped me make a final decision about whether I’ll be using this software going forward.
Disclaimer:
1. The script in the video does not reflect the thoughts of the presenters, myself, or my employers.
2. Be careful about allowing others to use your likeness for their purposes.
3. Trusts and business entities offer privacy and protection against risks like creditors, but never use them for fraud.
4. Pay your taxes! The video jokes about hiding from the IRS—don’t do it! Use legal methods to minimize your tax burden. Consult a good CPA or a tax lawyer to maximize your benefits and ensure compliance with the law.
5. As my daughter loves to remind me from her T-K class rules: “Be safe. Be responsible. Be a good person.”
California State Bar No. 343496