Wake Up Call: Hip Hop Star Says Former Lawyer Used AI In Trial

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• Fugees hip hop star Pras Michel says his attorneys relied on artificial intelligence to craft their closing argument in Michel’s witness tampering trial that ended in April with a conviction. Michel’s new legal team with ArentFox Schiff, who are asking for a new trial, claim former attorney David Kenner used an experimental AI program that conflated his client’s alleged schemes. (Politico)
• Plaintiffs lawyers are asking for almost $1 billion in legal fees in a case against 3M ...