Expert witness used ChatGPT to write defense report for 3M in explosion lawsuit
esporx · reddit · 2026-08-17
An expert witness in a deadly explosion lawsuit against 3M allegedly used ChatGPT to write a defense report, reportedly instructed to show how 3M was '0% at fault.' The incident, exposed by 404media, raises concerns about the use of generative AI in serious legal proceedings due to potential hallucinations and lack of rigor.
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