Expert Witness Used ChatGPT to Generate Fake Citations in 3M Lawsuit Report
pavel_lishin · hn · 2026-08-17
An expert witness defending 3M in a deadly explosion lawsuit admitted to using ChatGPT to draft their report. The report was found to contain citations to non-existent court cases and docket numbers. The incident highlights the risks of relying on AI-generated content for legal proceedings and professional work without verification.
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