Source: WeirFoulds LLP

WeirFoulds LLP reports on recent Ontario court decisions addressing the misuse of AI in legal submissions, particularly the generation of fictitious case citations (“hallucinations”). Cases such as R v Chand and Ko v Li demonstrate the critical need for lawyers to verify AI-generated research and citations to avoid contempt of court and professional sanctions.

Courts emphasize lawyers’ duties to supervise AI-assisted work and ensure accuracy. The Federal Court requires disclosure of AI use in filings, and the Law Society of Ontario provides guidelines for ethical AI use. The article stresses that AI is a powerful tool if responsibly managed but warns of significant risks if used carelessly.