Ontario Court Takes Aim At AI Misuse For The First Time

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) continue at an almost meteoric pace. History has proven that technological innovation can be seen as either a blessing or a curse, depending on how that technology is used and for what purpose. AI is no exception.

Artificial intelligence's reach seems boundless, and has found applications in the legal profession. But, like any technology, it deserves due care and caution if it is to be utilized correctly. Indeed, this issue was raised earlier this month by Ontario Superior Court Justice Fred Myers in Ko v. Li, the first Ontario case to report on the misuse of AI.

Artificial intelligence has touched our lives in so many different aspects. For lawyers, it provides obvious advantages, as noted in the research paper Legal Ethics in the Use of Artificial Intelligence.