Artificial intelligence has been making its way into many different industries as a way to save time and increase efficiency. As more businesses begin to use AI, there are growing concerns that machines will eventually replace human jobs. However, for some professionals, chatbots like ChatGPT could pose more of a liability than a time-saver. Steven A. Schwartz, a seasoned New York-based lawyer, recently used ChatGPT to do legal research and cited six bogus cases in a legal brief. The Southern District of New York ordered Schwartz to explain this unprecedented situation, or face possible sanctions. Schwartz later admitted that he was not aware that AI content could be false, and he regrets using the tool to supplement his legal research. The lawyer will have a chance to explain his actions in a hearing on June 8.
ChatGPT is an AI-powered chatbot that is useable for a variety of purposes, including customer service, content generation, and even legal research. As more businesses look for ways to save time on tasks, chatbots like ChatGPT are becoming increasingly popular.
Steven A. Schwartz is a New York-based lawyer who has been practicing law for over 30 years. He recently caught the attention of the Southern District of New York when he used ChatGPT to do legal research and cited six bogus cases. Schwartz is set to appear in a hearing on June 8 to further explain his actions.
