Michael Cohen admits to inadvertently citing fake cases generated by AI in legal motion
If true, this would constitute an ethical violation for Cohen. Any willful attempt to cite false cases in a legal motion, whether generated through artificial intelligence or not, is not ethically permissible and can lead to significant disciplinary action, such as disbarment. Furthermore, this would be viewed as a breach of the lawyer’s professional duty of candor to the court, and could result in criminal charges if the matter is reported to the authorities.