Expert Witness Used ChatGPT to Generate Report for 3M Explosion Lawsuit
ArtificialOther · x · 2026-08-18
An expert witness hired by 3M used ChatGPT to write significant portions of his report in a lawsuit over a deadly explosion. Court transcripts reveal biased prompts like "show how 3M is 0% at fault." The case highlights AI's infiltration into legal testimonies and establishes that AI prompts used in expert reports can be discoverable and embarrassing.
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