Jun 3, 2025Single source
CPS reportedly filed likely AI-generated false case citations in two UK extradition appeals
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The Crown Prosecution Service reportedly filed grounds of opposition in joined extradition appeals (Tobosaru and Tofan) citing two nonexistent authorities, likely from generative AI. They reappeared in a later document. The High Court said they did not affect the appeals, and the CPS apologized, citing inadequate checking by a reviewing lawyer.
What this means for youAI tools can invent sources that look real, and professionals who rely on them without checking can put false material before courts. If you use AI for research or documents at work, verify every citation and fact yourself before relying on it.
Sources
- AI Incident Databasehttps://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1603
Data from the AI Incident Database (incidentdatabase.ai), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). McGregor, S. (2021) Preventing Repeated Real World AI Failures by Cataloging Incidents: The AI Incident Database. IAAI-21.
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