Prosecutor Cited a Fake Case Found Through AI Search
A prosecutor from the Crown Prosecution Service cited an imaginary case to the High Court after using an AI search. The Guardian called the mistake a serious failure. The story shows how AI search results can look convincing even when the source does not exist.
Quick glossaryCrown Prosecution Service, High Court
- Crown Prosecution Service
- The public body in England and Wales that decides and brings criminal cases to court.
- High Court
- A senior court in England and Wales that hears serious civil and criminal appeals and big disputes.
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