The cases would have provided compelling precedent for a divorced dad to take his children to China — had they been real.

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A lawyer in British Columbia has been reprimanded for citing two fake cases invented by an AI tool called ChatGPT in a court application. The lawyer was ordered to compensate the opposing counsel for the time wasted on these non-existent cases. The judge stressed the importance of professional expertise and competence in using technology tools like AI. This incident highlights the need for accuracy and caution in using AI-generated materials in court proceedings.

B.C. lawyer reprimanded for citing fake cases invented by ChatGPT