Another AI Misstep in the Courtroom.

Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP -

Michael Cohen, former lawyer to Donald Trump, is now leveraging Google's AI, Bard, in an intriguing shift from legal drama to tech exploration. Unfortunately for him, it did not turn out as he expected.

Michael Cohen's misadventure with Google's AI chatbot Bard, mistaking it for an advanced search engine, led to a courtroom blunder. Attempting to shorten his probation, Cohen cited non-existent cases suggested by Bard, drawing scrutiny from a US District Judge.

This incident humorously highlights the crucial need for verifying AI-provided data, especially in legal matters. It raises a question: How can we better educate users about the capabilities and limitations of AI tools?

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