In the evolving intersection of law and technology, concerns have emerged about the potential inaccuracies introduced by generative artificial intelligence (AI) in legal research. Current strategies employed by the judiciary to prevent the citation of non-existent legal cases, largely resulting from AI “hallucinations,” may not provide a comprehensive solution to the challenges presented by AI’s integration in legal contexts. The attorneys at Lankler Siffert & Wohl have raised pressing questions about the reliability of secondary source materials generated with the aid of AI.
Given the inadequacy of existing safeguards, these attorneys recommend that the judiciary actively engage with legal publishers and database hosts. This collaboration could help mitigate the generation and dissemination of incorrect information stemming from AI errors. Ensuring the integrity of secondary sources is vital for maintaining trust in legal research and overall decision-making processes.
For a deeper exploration of this topic, the full analysis by John Siffert and Allison Morse is available on Law360.