AI-generated lawsuits
Coverage of AI-generated lawsuits in the Nexus archive.
- The Download: AI-generated lawsuits and virtual power plants for data centers
The article discusses the surge in AI-generated lawsuits and the challenges courts face in determining the rights and duties of chatbots in legal proceedings. It also covers Google's initiative to fund a virtual power plant project to manage energy for data centers by incentivizing consumers to adjust electricity usage.
- How courts are coping with a flood of AI-generated lawsuits
Courts in the US are experiencing a surge in AI-assisted lawsuits filed by self-represented individuals, with a study showing a rise from 11% to 16.8% of federal civil cases between 2022 and 2025. Judge Maritza Braswell notes AI improves pleading clarity but introduces challenges like hallucinations and fabricated quotes, while lawmakers debate accountability for AI-generated legal advice.