Tag: Sanctions

Two lawyers in Manhattan federal court may face punishment after using an AI-powered chatbot called ChatGPT to support a case against Avianca Airlines. However, the chatbot produced fictitious legal research, causing concern among experts about the potential risks of AI. Microsoft invested $1bn in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. The judge is yet to decide on sanctions.

Meta Platforms plans to introduce AI chatbots that can converse using different personas on Messenger and WhatsApp. The firm showcased its AI tools to its employees, giving a glimpse into how it will offer generative AI products to its 3.8 billion monthly users. In another story, two attorneys were reprimanded for including fake legal research in a court filing after being fooled by ChatGPT. Adobe is set to offer its AI image-generating tool, Firefly, to larger business clients, complete with financial indemnity to protect against copyright claims.

A New York lawyer used an AI tool to draft a legal affidavit that contained fake court cases. Judge P. Kevin Castel questioned how Steven Schwartz had missed the fabricated cases, calling the AI tool's output legal gibberish. This serves as a reminder of the importance of exercising due diligence, critical thinking, and maintaining a human element in the legal process. The incident serves as a cautionary tale for legal professionals, emphasizing the need to double-check research for accuracy and authenticity.

Two New York lawyers are held accountable for citing fake legal research in a court filing against Avianca, a Colombian airline. They blame ChatGPT, an AI tool, for suggesting non-existent cases. Microsoft invested $1 billion in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. Learn more about emerging risks from AI in this article.

Personal injury lawyers reprimanded by a New York judge for using an AI-powered search engine to populate a legal brief with completely fake cases. A defendant warns of ethical dangers. Action against Steven Schwartz will be determined by the judge.