‘A serious failure’: CPS prosecutor cites imaginary case to high court after AI search
A senior prosecutor representing the Crown Prosecution Service referenced an entirely fictional case during a high court dispute over child prosecution, according to court documents. The error highlights growing concerns about AI hallucinations infiltrating legal systems. This incident is part of a broader pattern of AI-related mistakes affecting court proceedings in the UK.
Key points
- CPS prosecutor cited non-existent legal precedent in high court child rape case
- AI hallucinations cited as source of the error
- Part of dozens of documented AI errors in UK court proceedings
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