A lawyer’s reliance on ChatGPT for legal research led to the submission of false information. Discussions have emerged in the legal community regarding the responsible use of AI tools.
In a recent court case, a lawyer relied on ChatGPT for legal research, resulting in the submission of false information. The incident sheds light on the potential risks associated with AI in the legal field, including the propagation of misinformation.
The case revolved around a man suing an airline over an alleged personal injury. The plaintiff’s legal team submitted a brief citing several previous court cases to support their argument, seeking to establish a legal precedent for their claim. However, the airline’s lawyers discovered that some of the referenced cases did not exist and promptly alerted the presiding judge.
