Lawyers must exercise caution when relying on AI for legal research. A recent case in the Southern District of NY saw a generative AI program fabricating citations and decisions used by lawyers, leading to sanctions from the court. While AI has revolutionized legal research and drafting, human supervision and independent verification remain critical to avoid fabricated information. Non-lawyers using AI for legal questions should be cautious and double-check the output for accuracy. The incident highlights the need to understand AI limitations and use it only as a tool in legal contexts.
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