About 80% of Korean judges encounter AI-generated fake legal precedents: survey

What happened: A Supreme Court survey of South Korean judges found that most have seen court cases citing false or nonexistent legal precedents generated by AI. Key numbers: Survey covered 360 judges from Oct. 6-16. About 80 percent reported such cases. Why it matters: A National Court Administration official said citing AI-generated false precedents may delay court proceedings, and the survey results are meant to inform countermeasures such as fines, verification requirements and discipline for repeat citing lawyers.

A Supreme Court survey of South Korean judges found that most have seen court cases citing false or nonexistent legal precedents generated by AI.

A National Court Administration official said citing AI-generated false precedents may delay court proceedings, and the survey results are meant to inform countermeasures such as fines, verification requirements and discipline for repeat citing lawyers.