A Florida appeals court panel of three judges issued a warning regarding the use of AI in drafting legal documents. The court criticized a specific motion, describing its arguments as disorganized and lacking legal or factual basis. The judges warned the attorney involved, Jacqueline Soroka, that they might refer the matter to the state bar association.
The court highlighted that AI tools can generate large volumes of text that are difficult to verify and often disconnected from the specifics of a case. Such documents increase delays and costs for all parties involved. The judges emphasized that legal arguments must remain understandable to humans, including the court and opposing counsel, rather than being complex, machine-generated content.
While the court ruled the motion filed by Soroka as legally meritless, untimely, and unfounded, it did not confirm that AI was actually used in this instance. Jacqueline Soroka herself denied using artificial intelligence in her legal practice. The court's statement serves as a broader warning about the potential burden that unverified AI-generated text places on the judicial system.
