The rise and rise of fake cases – Counsel

Posted September 9th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘The issue of AI-generated fake case citations, commonly referred to as “AI hallucinations,” gained notable attention through the combined High Court cases of Ayinde v London Borough of Haringey and Al-Haroun v Qatar National Bank [2025] EWHC 1383 (Admin). However, it may be less widely appreciated that AI hallucinations have already been causing significant issues internationally for some time, particularly in the US. But it’s not just fake cases; AI hallucinations can take various forms. The Natural and Artificial Intelligence in Law Blog (“NAIL Blog”), which explores the intersection between AI and law, has identified eight of the most common types of AI hallucination affecting the legal profession and lawyers should ensure they are acquainted with each one.’

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Counsel, 8th September 2025

Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk