A judge strongly criticized the legal team representing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in a recent court order, accusing them of submitting a document that was riddled with errors and generated using artificial intelligence. The lawsuit in question involves a former Dominion Voting Services employee, Dr. Eric Coomer, who alleges that Lindell made false statements about him on a conservative Colorado podcast. The judge pointed out numerous mistakes in the document filed by Lindell’s lawyers, including references to non-existent cases.
During a hearing, Lindell’s attorney Christopher I. Kachouroff admitted to using artificial intelligence in preparing the flawed document. In response to the judge’s order, Kachouroff defended the use of AI tools in legal work when used correctly. He explained that the document in question was not the final version, but rather a previous draft that was mistakenly submitted. Kachouroff also mentioned that his co-counsel had utilized a legal research AI tool to enhance their argument.
The judge ordered Lindell’s attorneys to explain why they should not face sanctions and disciplinary proceedings. Kachouroff defended his use of AI tools for analyzing arguments but emphasized that verification of citations is always conducted before filing. He expressed surprise and embarrassment at being questioned in court without advance notice regarding the document.
Overall, the incident highlights the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on artificial intelligence in legal proceedings and the importance of thorough verification in legal work.
