When lawyers lean on AI, fake cases could lead to a 'miscarriage of justice,' experts say | CBC News
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Legal experts highlight concerns about the use of AI in law after a judge criticized a lawyer for relying on artificial intelligence to prepare court documents. This criticism underscores the risk of AI-generated misinformation entering legal briefs, potentially leading to major consequences in court decisions. Amy Salyzyn stresses the danger of AI hallucinations, where non-existent cases are referenced, which could result in a miscarriage of justice. The case illustrates the importance of accuracy in legal submissions and the necessity of verifying AI-generated content before use in court.
"You don't want a court making a decision about someone's rights, someone's liberty, someone's money, based on something totally made-up."
"The errors are numerous and substantial," Judge Kenkel remarked on the defense submissions that relied on fictitious or incorrectly cited cases.
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