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by jeroenhd 1122 days ago
I believe some lawyers are that stupid.

I also believe lawyers who are stupid enough not to verify ChatGPT's responses should be treated as if they willfully lied to the court. "Oops, I didn't know" is a good defence when you're caught accidentally walking on the grass, not when you're in court.

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"Oops, I didn't know" has never been a valid defense for anyone; should definitely not be for lawyers, aka "people who are paid to know".
Are there traditional American puns with "lawyer" vs. "liar"?
This appears to be an "individual vs company" case, so I think expecting some cost-cutting on the individual's side is normal. Just not done this poorly.