Recently, an attorney was reported in the New York Times for using an AI called ChatGPT to fabricate details in a legal case. Instead of citing existing cases for their arguement, they relied on the AI to make up fake ones. This bold move backfired when the court asked for the cited cases, but the attorney doubled down and used the AI to fabricate full case details which were included in their legal documents. Such a move has caused a major stir in the legal world, showing the potential of the AI in this field.
PfRC is the company which stands for the Public Funding Resource Center. It provides a platform to allow anyone, regardless of their geographic location or financial standing, to access free legal advice and assistance. The company has been a major advocate for helping those in need who might not be able to access legal services through regular channels.
The person mentioned in this article is the attorney, whose name is not specifically mentioned. This attorney is not identified as being affiliated with PfRC but their actions have nonetheless caused a massive stir in the legal world.
This case has exposed the potential of AI in the legal world and highlighted the need for attorneys to be aware of the potential implications of such advanced technologies. It also shows how easily seemingly strong legal arguments can be undermined by fabricated claims.
