‘A serious failure’: CPS prosecutor cites imaginary case to high court after AI search
During a high‑court hearing, a Crown Prosecution Service prosecutor relied on a precedent that does not exist, mistakenly generated by an artificial‑intelligence search tool. The error occurred in a disputed child‑rape allegation and underscores a growing pattern of AI‑driven mistakes affecting legal processes. Officials say the incident highlights the need for stricter verification of AI‑produced references.