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News in English (USA) / 01.06.2025 / 22:00

Growing Concerns Over AI Use in the Legal Profession

The integration of AI technologies, particularly generative AI like ChatGPT, in legal practices has sparked significant controversy. Reports indicate that lawyers have been submitting AI-generated documents, leading to a troubling rise in AI hallucinations—errors where the AI fabricates content or cites non-existent cases. A new database reveals that at least 120 court cases have been detected with these hallucinations, resulting in financial penalties for some attorneys, including a $6K fine in Texas. Law firms like Butler Snow have faced backlash, with the firm issuing an apology after errors surfaced. Guidelines from the MSBA emphasize the importance of human oversight to mitigate these risks. As the legal profession grapples with these challenges, the consensus is clear: while AI offers potential efficiencies, careful fact-checking remains essential to uphold the integrity of legal processes.
The Verge, ABC Action News, Business Insider, Mashable, the-decoder.com, Bloomberg Law News, American Enterprise Institute, Baltimore Sun, A Lawyer Writes | Joshua Rozenberg, USA Herald