Fake Cases Raise Real Risks as AI Spreads in Canada’s Legal System
By Paul Rowan Brian
Published on April 21, 2026.
Experts have warned that fake or mistaken case citations generated by artificial intelligence (aka AI hallucinations) could erode confidence in the justice system. The rise in AI is rapidly increasing in Canadian law offices and courtrooms, with lawyers using it to speed up research, document case law, draft filings, and review contracts, potentially reducing costs and increasing access to legal services.
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