The High Court of the United Kingdom has issued a landmark ruling on the use of artificial intelligence in the legal field. In its decision, the court held that lawyers who submit documents containing false citations generated by AI will be fully liable for their actions. It further warned that doing so deliberately could constitute a criminal offense for obstruction of justice.
The ruling reinforces a fundamental principle: accountability in the handling of information. Just as data controllers must ensure the accuracy and lawfulness of personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), legal professionals who use AI have a duty to verify and validate the content it produces.
The decision makes clear that AI can be a valuable tool, but it does not replace human judgment or professional diligence. As these technologies become more sophisticated, greater transparency, oversight, and ethical standards are required to safeguard information and uphold public trust.
