Tag: Sanctions

Two lawyers face $5,000 fine for submitting fake case citations generated by ChatGPT, says U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel. The ruling sparks debate over AI's role in law.

Chinese vendors are making a fortune selling AI chips at twice the price after US sanctions on China. But as Large Language Models continue to advance, ethical concerns such as hallucinations raise serious alarms.

The annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 marked a departure from international norms, signaling the start of a more significant conflict and a lack of international response. Over nearly a decade, Russia used salami tactics to seize control of Ukraine, paving the way for a larger conflict.

Lawyers using AI in legal research have caused concern after submitting a brief with fake case law. A judge demanded an affidavit from attorneys to verify nonexistent cases. This has led to Texas lawyers needing to certify their work has not been produced by AI without human review.

A New York attorney utilized an AI tool called ChatGPT to research cases for his client, but now faces potential sanctions for citing six fabricated cases, including one that never existed. Although the tool generated fraudulent citations, the attorney did not confirm the validity of the cases independently, and may have his license revoked or face financial penalties. This cautionary tale shows the dangers of solely relying on technology and not verifying information.