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AI Hallucinations in the Courtroom | Columbus News
Ohio lawyers are facing serious consequences as AI tools start hallucinating fake legal citations and case law—leading to disciplinary actions, fines, and even overturned cases. With pro se litigants increasingly relying on open-source AI for legal advice, the risk of misinformation grows, especially when clients lack the expertise to spot fakes. Judges are already penalizing attorneys for these errors, and worst-case scenarios include fake cases being cited in official court records, potentially poisoning future legal precedent. While AI isn’t going away, responsible use—with rigorous human…
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