Use of AI backfires on an expert witness at trial: "They have biases"

TL;DR

An expert witness in a Texas lawsuit allegedly used ChatGPT to create over 80% of his expert report for a multi-million dollar case.
Plaintiffs' attorneys discovered the extensive AI use through deposition and a citation overlay, questioning the report's integrity.
Legal experts highlight risks of AI in trials, including 'hallucinations' and biased outputs, potentially undermining testimony and evidence.
The expert witness defended his use of AI, stating it assisted with formatting and drafting after he had formed his opinions.
Despite 3M removing the expert from their witness list, the plaintiffs subpoenaed him, and the jury found 3M negligent, awarding $61.5 million.
The incident prompts calls for increased due diligence, disclosure of AI use, and fact-checking of AI-generated legal work.

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