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Two judges in separate federal courts in the United States recently reversed their decisions after lawyers brought to their attention inaccuracies and misquoted case details in filings, potentially linked to the increased use of artificial intelligence in legal research and submissions.
In New Jersey, U.S. District Judge Julien Neals withdrew his denial of a motion to dismiss a securities fraud case when it was revealed that the decision was based on filings containing significant inaccuracies.
The filing pointed out several instances of fabricated quotes submitted by attorneys, as well as three cases where the lawsuit outcomes were incorrectly cited, leading Neals to retract his decision.
In Mississippi, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate replaced his original temporary restraining order from July 20, which had paused the enforcement of a state law blocking diversity programs in public schools, after lawyers highlighted serious errors in the attorney’s submission.
They informed the court that the decision relied on declarations from four individuals that were not part of the case record. Wingate issued a new ruling, although the state attorneys have requested the original order to be reinstated.
A person familiar with the Mississippi case confirmed that the erroneous filing used AI technology, something unprecedented in court proceedings.
Both judges’ offices and the involved lawyers did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the retracted New Jersey order, as reported by Reuters. It is unclear if AI was the cause of the inaccurate court submission in that case.
However, these errors underscore the increasing use of generative AI in various professions, particularly among younger workers. The mistakes in some cases resemble AI-style inaccuracies, such as the use of fabricated quotes or citing incorrect cases.
Bar-admitted attorneys are expected to ensure the accuracy of all information in court filings, including any AI-generated content, based on guidance from the American Bar Association.
In a recent incident, a federal judge in Alabama sanctioned three attorneys for submitting erroneous court filings created by ChatGPT.
The Pew Research Center’s data shows a rise in AI tool usage, especially among younger users. According to a recent survey, about 34% of U.S. adults have used ChatGPT, with a significant increase in usage among employed adults and those under 30.
Breanne Deppisch, a national politics reporter for Fox News Digital, covers the Trump administration with a focus on the Justice Department, FBI, and other national news.
A recent study has found that coffee consumption may have health benefits beyond providing a morning pick-me-up. Researchers analyzed data from over 200,000 participants and found that those who drank coffee regularly were less likely to develop heart disease, stroke, and liver disease.
The study, published in the journal Circulation, found that people who drank one cup of coffee a day had a lower risk of developing these conditions compared to non-coffee drinkers. The risk decreased even further for those who drank two to three cups a day.
The researchers believe that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of coffee may be responsible for these health benefits. However, they caution that adding excessive amounts of sugar and cream to coffee can negate these positive effects.
While more research is needed to fully understand the relationship between coffee consumption and health, these findings suggest that moderate coffee drinking can be a part of a healthy lifestyle. So go ahead and enjoy that morning cup of joe – it may be doing more good than you think.
