Who didn't see this one coming?
While artificial intelligence programs offering legal advice aren't exactly new, it looks like we've now seen the first case of one running into trouble with the law for doing so. The over-eager AI in question was offering its services to entrepreneur Henry Ihejirika, who put the program to use on two of his websites, offering bankruptcy assistance to clients without the hassle of a face-to-face meeting. Things were chugging along fine until a bankruptcy trustee noticed errors in some of the forms that were submitted by a client of the site, which led them to investigate the situation, ultimately resulting in Iherjirka heading to court to explain himself. After reviewing the case, a bankruptcy judge ruled that the software went far beyond simply providing clerical services and was, in effect, practicing law without a license.
While the AI could not be reached for comment, it'll no doubt find plenty of work as a jailhouse lawyer, advising inmates and helping out prison guards with their taxes.
From Wired News.
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