Federal Judge Bars ChatGPT from Court Proceedings, Calls for Lawyers to Review AI-Produced Content

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal proceedings has come into question after a lawyer was found to have used ChatGPT, an AI writing tool, to draft legal documents for multiple cases. The AI software was found to have made up facts and hallucinated details about the legal cases, leading to media coverage and criticism. Federal Judge Brantley Starr has now created an order mandating lawyers to verify that no generative artificial intelligence was used in their court filings. If AI was used, it must be double-checked by a human being. This requirement will ensure that all court filings, legal analysis and citations are vouched for by human lawyers to ensure accuracy of the data. This order highlights the fact that AI tools can make mistakes and are not bound by an oath of impartiality. The use of AI is not prohibited, but Judge Brantley Starr has taken precautions to ensure court proceedings are accurate and impartial.