The UK judiciary has issued updated guidance for judicial office holders on the use of AI, emphasising that while AI can be a valuable tool, it carries risks such as generating inaccurate or misleading information, including fictitious cases and quotes. Judicial office holders are advised to independently verify AI-generated content and avoid inputting confidential information into public AI tools. The guidance also reminds legal representatives of their professional obligation to ensure the accuracy of materials presented in court, noting recent instances where barristers cited non-existent judgments produced by AI tools like ChatGPT.
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