As courts and attorneys continue to grapple with the expanding use of generative artificial intelligence, leaders of California’s state bar this week will consider some first-of-its-kind ethics guidance for legal professionals.

During its two days of meetings starting Thursday, the bar’s board of trustees will receive a five-page report offering “guiding principles” for Golden State lawyers who want to stay in compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct when encountering, and perhaps using, AI at work.