McCarthy Tétrault analyzes the issue of AI hallucinations — false or misleading outputs — and how Ontario courts are addressing challenges posed by AI errors in legal contexts. The article discusses judicial awareness and the potential impact on case outcomes.

It explores strategies to detect and mitigate hallucinations, emphasizing professional responsibility in AI use by lawyers. The piece reviews technological tools and verification methods, as well as policy and ethical considerations for AI regulation. It calls for training and clear guidelines for legal practitioners and anticipates developments to enhance AI reliability and accountability.