London’s High Court warns: lawyers citing fake AI-generated cases risk contempt or criminal charges
Lawyers relying on AI to back up arguments with made-up cases can face serious legal trouble. London’s High Court issued a sharp warning Friday about the dangers of using generative AI tools in legal research.
The issue started after multiple incidents where AI cited bogus precedent, misleading courts and peers. The court now says anyone presenting AI-spun fake citations risks contempt of court or even criminal prosecution. 
This is the latest example of generative AI products tripping up professionals who trust them blindly. Legal experts are scrambling to verify AI outputs instead of accepting them at face value.
The warning underscores the limits of current AI tools in crucial sectors like law, where accuracy is non-negotiable.
“Lawyers who use artificial intelligence to cite non-existent cases can be held in contempt of court or even face criminal charges,” London’s High Court stated.
