Aussies using ChatGPT to replace lawyers in court | Sunrise

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Self-represented litigants in Australian courts are increasingly using AI applications like ChatGPT for legal advice and document preparation, leading to a surge in cases over the past year. Legal experts warn that AI-generated submissions often contain fake citations, hallucinated legal principles, and irrelevant content scraped from American courts that don't apply to Australian jurisdiction. While the AI-produced documents appear polished and detailed, they're creating what experts call 'AI slop' that clogs the court system without effectively helping litigants win cases. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/sunriseon7/ TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@sunriseon7 X »

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