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Why it matters
UK prosecutor cites fake AI precedent in High Court case
The Guardian AI ‘A serious failure’: CPS prosecutor cites imaginary case to high court after AI search
A UK Crown prosecutor cited a non-existent legal precedent generated by AI in a High Court proceeding.
Why it matters
The blunder highlights growing real-world risks as legal professionals rely on unverified AI search tools.
Latest brief · Nov 4, 2026