This incident is the latest in a series of lawyers mistakenly using AI tools to file bogus case citations. Generative AI systems like ChatGPT can "hallucinate" information, creating compelling but false content. Other lawyers, including Steven Schwartz, Peter LoDuca, and Michael Cohen, have also been penalized for submitting false statements from cases generated by AI technology.
Key takeaways:
- New York Attorney Jae Lee was caught using ChatGPT to cite a nonexistent case in a legal filing, leading to an appeal dismissal.
- The court has forwarded Lee to a grievance panel, which will decide on potential sanctions such as fines and suspensions.
- This incident is the latest in a series of cases where lawyers have mistakenly used AI tools to file bogus case citations, with AI systems sometimes "hallucinating" or creating false but compelling information.
- Other lawyers, including Steven Schwartz, Peter LoDuca, and Michael Cohen, have also been penalized or caught using AI-generated false cases in their legal filings.