May 15, 2025:
AI Citation Error Sparks Legal Embarrassment - An Anthropics lawyer apologized for using an incorrect citation from its Claude AI chatbot in a legal case with music publishers. The citation included wrong titles and authors, which were not caught during a manual check. Opposing lawyers pointed out the error, leading a federal judge to demand a response.
This incident is part of a broader trend of AI-related courtroom issues. However, it hasn't deterred investment in legal AI startups. For instance, Harvey, a legal AI company, is reportedly seeking substantial funding.
