The New York Times – “More lawyers are using artificial intelligence to write legal briefs. Some colleagues are publicizing the A.I.-generated errors…While judges and bar associations generally agree that it’s fine for lawyers to use chatbots for research, they must still ensure their filings are accurate. But as the technology has taken off, so has misuse. Chatbots frequently make things up, and judges are finding more and more fake case law citations, which are then rounded up by the legal vigilantes. “These cases are damaging the reputation of the bar,” said Stephen Gillers, an ethics professor at New York University School of Law. “Lawyers everywhere should be ashamed of what members of their profession are doing.” Since the introduction of ChatGPT in 2022, professionals in fields from medicine to engineering to marketing have wrestled with how and when to use chatbots. Many companies are experimenting with the technology, which can come tailored for workplace use…”