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Australian lawyer apologizes for AI-generated errors in murder case

Lawyers apologised after AI-generated court documents contained errors and misleading information, risking the integrity of the murder case involving a boy found mentally impaired, the judge said.

  • A senior lawyer in Australia apologized for filing submissions with fake quotes and non-existent case judgments generated by AI in a murder case.
  • The judge ruled that the lawyer's client, who cannot be identified due to being a minor, was not guilty by reason of mental impairment.
  • The judge noted that the court had released guidelines last year on proper AI usage, stating it is unacceptable unless verified.
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Australian lawyer apologizes for AI-generated errors in murder case

A senior lawyer in Australia has apologized to a judge for using AI-generated fake quotes and nonexistent case judgments in a murder case.

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PerthNow broke the news in City of Perth, Australia on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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