Expert witness used ChatGPT to write report defending 3M in deadly explosion lawsuit
An expert witness used ChatGPT to write a report defending 3M in a lawsuit over a deadly explosion. The plaintiff's lawyer then challenged the expert's opinion.
Who is affected and how
- lawyer
- When reviewing an opposing expert's report, it is worth establishing how far AI was used and what sources it relied on.
- corporate lawyer
- When engaging an expert, the contract should set limits on the use of AI.
Sources
- ‘Show How 3M Is 0% at Fault:’ Expert Witness Used ChatGPT to Write Report Defending Company in Deadly Explosion Lawsuit404media.co · Aug 17, 2026
- Expert witness used ChatGPT to defend 3M in suit over deadly explosion that killed 3 – charging $90K for reportnypost.com · Aug 20, 2026
- Expert Has ChatGPT Write Report. That Was A… Poor Decision — See Also - Above the Lawabovethelaw.com · Aug 18, 2026 · magyar
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