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The Guardian — Technology · November 3, 2026 · On the brief until November 17, 2026

‘A serious failure’: CPS prosecutor cites imaginary case to high court after AI search

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generating fabricated case citations during internet searches

A Crown Prosecution Service lawyer cited a fictitious legal precedent in the High Court after relying on an AI search summary. The incident increases pressure on advocates to verify all case citations against primary records. Courts are warning lawyers that submitting artificial citations can trigger formal professional sanctions.

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Consider whether state prosecutors bear a higher ethical responsibility than private litigants when artificial intelligence generates false legal authorities.

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