Lawyers must use AI professionally to preserve the doctrine of precedent.
There are a number of globally reported incidents illustrating where lawyers have failed to use AI professionally with significant consequences. And, the high courts of various countries (including the UK and South Africa) have pleaded with lawyers to verify the accuracy of AI-generated content.
There are significant risks of AI-generated hallucinations, where AI produces fictitious case law citations and quotes. The onus remains on lawyers to verify the accuracy of everything they present to the court. Lawyers can check whether a judgment exists by referring to the judgment summaries regarding digital, data and tech on Michalsons or regarding the world of work on GilesFiles.
This Michalsons Microclass takes you through our key thoughts, emphasising the importance of the doctrine of precedent and the necessity of maintaining its integrity by utilising AI responsibly.
