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AI in the courtroom: the dangers of using ChatGTP in legal practice in South Africa
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A South African court case in January 2025 highlighted dangers of AI in legal practice after a legal team submitted mostly fabricated case law generated by ChatGPT. Only two of nine cited authorities were real. The court deemed the conduct irresponsible and referred the matter to the Legal Practice Council. Legal academics argue law schools must urgently teach AI literacy, emphasising verification, critical thinking, and professional ethics alongside AI tool use.