Bloomberg Law Judges Admit AI Mistakes & NBA Gambling Scandal
Oct 28, 2025
Former federal judge Paul Grimm, now at Duke Law School, discusses alarming AI errors in court orders, emphasizing judges' ethical responsibility to oversee AI work. Derrick Hogan, a partner at Tully Rincke, delves into the NBA gambling scandal, explaining allegations against players like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier involving rigged games and insider information. They explore the potential impact of these schemes on game integrity and the legal ramifications for those involved.
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AI Use Is Here To Stay
- Use of generative AI in law schools and firms is widespread and effectively irreversible.
- Training now focuses on proper use and ethical boundaries rather than outright bans.
Judges' Orders Contained AI Errors
- Two federal judges admitted staff used AI when error-ridden orders went out of chambers.
- Those mistakes spotlighted gaps in chambers' proofreading and AI oversight.
Verify AI Outputs Before Issuing Orders
- Judges must independently verify AI-assisted work and avoid using it for core judicial functions.
- The AO strongly recommends independent verification before any generative AI is used in chambers.