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A defendant in a New York appellate court faced severe criticism from a judge for using an AI avatar to represent himself in a recent case.
In late March, the New York appellate court encountered an unusual situation when Jerome Dewald, defending himself in a labor dispute case, submitted an AI-generated avatar that presented his legal arguments via video, which was shown during the live court session.
This is the latest example of AI tools gradually infiltrating the courtroom.
Within seconds of the video starting, Judge Sallie Manzanet-Daniels requested to stop the playback and asked whether the avatar was the attorney for the case.
"That was generated by me," Dewald, 74, responded, adding, "That is not a real person."
The judge appeared displeased, retorting, "It would have been better if you had disclosed this when you made your application," pointing out that the defendant had previously appeared in court and was able to testify verbally.
"I don't like being misled," the judge added.
She inquired whether the defendant had any condition that hindered his expression, then added, "You cannot use this court to promote your business," before pointing at the video screen and shouting, "Turn it off."
Appellate Court First Division live broadcast. Source: YouTube
Dewald later apologized, explaining that he thought the AI avatar could present the arguments better than he could.
In an interview with the Associated Press, Dewald stated that he requested the court to play a pre-recorded video and then created the AI avatar using a tech company in San Francisco.
He initially attempted to generate a digital replica of himself but failed to do so due to time constraints before the hearing. "The court was very unhappy about this," Dewald admitted, adding, "They scolded me harshly."
This incident highlights the growing challenges posed by AI's entry into the legal field.
In 2023, a New York attorney faced backlash for citing fabricated cases generated by ChatGPT in a lawsuit against American Airlines.
In March, the Arizona Supreme Court began using two AI-generated avatars, similar to the one Dewald used in New York, to summarize court rulings for the public.
In September, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission took action against companies claiming to mislead consumers using AI, including a company offering AI lawyer services.
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