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You won’t believe the excuses lawyers have after getting busted for using AI
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TL;DR
- Courts are facing an "epidemic" of fake AI-generated case citations, leading to lawyer sanctions.
- Common excuses for AI hallucinations include ignorance of AI use, blaming underlings or clients, and claiming technical issues like malware.
- Judges are increasingly skeptical of these excuses and are urging lawyers to proactively admit and correct AI errors.
- Some lawyers face severe sanctions, including monetary penalties and referrals to disciplinary committees.
- The duty to verify citations and mitigate harms from AI errors rests with the signing attorney.