A New York Supreme Court judge has sanctioned an attorney for using artificial intelligence in legal filings, marking a significant moment in the intersection of technology and legal ethics. The case involves Michael Fourte’s law offices, which were found to have used AI to generate false legal citations and quotations in a summary judgment brief, prompting the plaintiff to seek sanctions against the defendant. In an unexpected twist, Fourte’s office then turned to AI once more to justify their use of the technology in a brief opposing the sanctions motion, submitting additional fabricated references. This dual misuse of AI has led to a ruling by Judge Joel Cohen, who criticized the lawyer’s reliance on unvetted AI content, reportedly generated by colleagues with insufficient oversight. The case, centering on a defaulted loan dispute among family members, has raised broader questions about the integrity of legal representation in the digital age. While the dispute itself is a relatively common domestic money matter, the controversy over AI’s role in legal filings has sparked renewed discussions about the responsibilities of legal professionals in managing technological tools. The incident underscores the potential risks of AI in legal practice, highlighting the need for stricter oversight and ethical guidelines.