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CPS Prosecutor Cites AI-Generated Imaginary Case in High Court Hearing

A senior Crown Prosecution Service prosecutor mistakenly cited a completely fabricated legal precedent during a High Court hearing after using artificial intelligence. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding the potential impact and errors of AI hallucinations within the legal system.

Referenced News Coverage (2 sources)

Senior CPS prosecutor accidentally references non-existent case after using AI during child rape High Court hearing (Daily Mail)
‘A serious failure’: CPS prosecutor cites imaginary case to high court after AI search (The Guardian)