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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2025 · 6 MIN

What Happens When the AI Hallucinates the Courtroom?

from Diritto al Digitale · host DLA Piper Law Firm

What happens when an AI tool like ChatGPT invents a legal ruling—and that ruling ends up in a courtroom filing? In this episode of Diritto al Digitale, Giulio Coraggio explores two real cases, one in Italy and one in Canada, where lawyers unknowingly relied on hallucinated case law generated by artificial intelligence.We examine the legal and ethical implications of these events, what they reveal about the profession’s readiness for legal tech, and why under the EU AI Act, such mistakes could trigger serious compliance risks.Giulio also shares how DLA Piper is addressing this challenge with a dedicated Legal Tech practice that brings together legal and technical expertise to help clients adopt AI responsibly and effectively.Tune in to understand why AI can assist—but never replace—human legal judgment.Send us Fan Mail📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

What happens when an AI tool like ChatGPT invents a legal ruling—and that ruling ends up in a courtroom filing? In this episode of Diritto al Digitale, Giulio Coraggio explores two real cases, one in Italy and one in Canada, where lawyers unknowingly relied on hallucinated case law generated by artificial intelligence. We examine the legal and ethical implications of these events, what they reveal about the profession’s readiness for legal tech, and why under the EU AI Act, such mistakes cou...

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