Harnessing AI in Law: The Need for Truthful Citations
As AI continues transforming the legal landscape, missteps are emerging, particularly with “hallucinated” citations. When large language models generate case references, they often fabricate information, leading to potentially disastrous consequences in legal documents.
Key Issues:
- Hallucinations: AI produces convincing but false legal citations.
- Critical Deadline Pressure: Lawyers may overlook fabricated cases under tight deadlines.
A Practical Solution:
Imagine a public, continually updated master table of legitimate case citations—a safeguard against AI-generated fiction. This would help:
- Verify citations automatically.
- Narrow the risk of filing erroneous cases.
- Enhance credibility amidst increasing reliance on AI.
Challenges Ahead:
- Comprehensive coverage of millions of decisions.
- Variability in case citations.
- Governance and maintenance complexities.
We must strive for safer AI usage in law. Let’s advocate for a centralized citation database to uphold integrity and trust within our profession.
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