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Originally Published 7 months ago — by TechCrunch
The UK High Court warns lawyers about the risks of using AI-generated citations, emphasizing the need for verification and caution, as misuse could lead to severe penalties, including sanctions or referral to authorities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Legal ethicists are questioning Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr.'s decision not to recuse himself from two Jan. 6 cases, despite flags associated with the "Stop the Steal" movement being displayed outside his house. Alito explained that the flags were flown by his wife, not him, but experts remain unconvinced by his rationale. This controversy adds to ongoing concerns about ethics and political influence within the Supreme Court.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Chief Justice John Roberts expressed caution about the use of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, highlighting both its potential benefits for increasing access to justice and its risks, such as the recent incident of AI-generated fake legal citations. In his annual report, he did not address Supreme Court ethics or controversies involving Donald Trump, but acknowledged the ethical scrutiny some justices faced over the past year. Roberts emphasized the irreplaceable role of human judgment in legal decisions, contrasting it with the precision of technology in sports, and predicted that AI will significantly affect judicial work, especially at the trial level.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
Chief Justice John Roberts focused his 2023 year-end report on the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal system, highlighting both its potential benefits and risks. He emphasized the need for human judgment in legal decisions and predicted that human judges would not be replaced by AI anytime soon. Roberts did not address the Supreme Court's recent ethics controversies or its role in the upcoming presidential election. He also mentioned technological advancements in court procedures during the pandemic and the Supreme Court's cybersecurity improvements following a leak of a draft opinion. Roberts has previously addressed ethics and conflict of interest issues in his annual reports.