May 25, 2025
When AI Gets It Wrong: Claude’s Legal Hallucination and What It Means for Law
AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, AnthropicAbout this episode
In this episode, Jaeden and Conor dive into a recent incident where Anthropic's AI, Claude, generated a fabricated legal citation, prompting an apology from the company’s legal team. They examine the broader implications of AI hallucinations within the legal field, the critical importance of verifying sources, and how AI—when used responsibly—can significantly boost legal productivity. The conversation also explores how legal and business professionals can adapt their mindset to integrate AI tools effectively into their workflows. Chapters 00:00 The Hilarious AI Hallucination Incident 02:53 The Impact of AI on the Legal Industry 05:42 Navigating AI Hallucinations in Professional Settings 08:37 The Future of AI in Law and Beyond AI Applied YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AI-Applied-Podcast Try AI Box: https://AIBox.ai/ Conor’s AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/courses Conor’s AI Newsletter: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/ Jaeden’s AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .