World's First AI Robot Lawyer Defends Defendant in Court

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An AI-powered 'robot lawyer' developed by DoNotPay is set to assist a defendant in a real court case by listening to proceedings and providing real-time legal advice via smartphone. This unprecedented use of AI in legal defense raises concerns about the impact on defendants' rights and the fairness of judicial processes.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

An AI system (the 'robot lawyer') is explicitly involved, providing real-time legal advice to a defendant in court. While no harm has yet occurred, the AI's use in legal defense could plausibly lead to harm if the AI provides incorrect or misleading advice, potentially affecting the defendant's legal rights or outcomes. Since the event is about a planned use with potential for harm but no realized harm yet, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident.[AI generated]
AI principles
AccountabilityFairnessPrivacy & data governanceRespect of human rightsRobustness & digital securitySafetyTransparency & explainabilityDemocracy & human autonomy

Industries
Government, security, and defenceConsumer services

Affected stakeholders
ConsumersGeneral public

Harm types
Public interestHuman or fundamental rightsReputational

Severity
AI hazard

Business function:
Compliance and justice

AI system task:
Interaction support/chatbotsReasoning with knowledge structures/planningContent generationRecognition/object detection


Articles about this incident or hazard

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أول محامى آلى يترافع عن موكله أمام المحاكم قريبا | صحيفة تواصل نيوز

2023-01-05
تواصل
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (the robotic lawyer) is explicitly described as being used in a real court case to assist a defendant by listening to conversations and advising on legal arguments. This use of AI directly impacts legal rights and the administration of justice, which relates to violations or protections of fundamental rights. Since the AI system is actively used in a legal defense context, it is involved in the use phase and has a direct role in influencing outcomes that affect human rights and legal processes. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of AI in a context that can affect fundamental rights and legal outcomes.
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"محامي آلي" يتولى أول قضية ويدافع عن المتهمين بالمحاكم

2023-01-07
Albawaba
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved in the use phase, providing legal defense advice in a real court case. The AI's outputs directly influence the defendant's defense strategy, which could impact the legal rights and outcomes for the individual. This constitutes a use of AI that directly leads to potential harm or benefit in a legal context, implicating human rights and legal obligations. Since the AI is actively used in a real case and influencing legal defense, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the definition of violations of human rights or breach of legal obligations, as well as potential harm to the defendant if the AI advice is incorrect or inadequate.
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لأول مرة.. "مُحام روبوت" بقاعات المحاكم الشهر المقبل

2023-01-05
بوابة اخبار اليوم
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system explicitly described as an AI-powered legal assistant used in court. The AI system's use is direct and active, but the article does not report any harm or negative consequences resulting from its deployment. There is no mention of injury, rights violations, or other harms. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident. Since the AI system is being introduced and used, but no harm or plausible future harm is indicated, it is not an AI Hazard either. The article mainly reports on the deployment and potential implications of the AI system, which fits the definition of Complementary Information as it provides context and updates on AI use in legal settings without reporting harm.
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جلسة تاريخية.. أول محام روبوت يدخل المحكمة في فبراير

2023-01-09
مصراوي.كوم
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (robot lawyer) being used in a court case, which qualifies as AI system involvement. However, there is no report of any harm, violation, or malfunction resulting from its use. The event is about the first use of such a system and its potential future impact, but no direct or indirect harm has occurred or is clearly imminent. Thus, it does not qualify as an AI Incident or AI Hazard. Instead, it provides important contextual information about AI's integration into legal practice, fitting the definition of Complementary Information.
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المحامي الآلي جديد عالم الروبوتات

2023-01-05
24.ae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article clearly involves an AI system used in legal defense, fulfilling the AI System criterion. However, there is no indication that the AI system has caused or could plausibly cause harm (injury, rights violations, disruption, or other harms). The AI is used to assist defendants and judges, with safeguards mentioned (training on real data to reduce liability). The article focuses on describing the technology's deployment and potential future use rather than any incident or risk. Therefore, it fits the definition of Complementary Information, as it provides supporting context about AI's evolving role in legal proceedings without reporting an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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بعد الطبيب الروبوت.. قريبًا "محامي روبوت" يتولى الدفاع عن متهم! - صحيفة تواصل الالكترونية

2023-01-07
صحيفة تواصل الاخبارية www.twasul.info
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly described as assisting in a legal defense case by providing instructions to a defendant during a court hearing. This use of AI directly affects the defendant's legal rights and the judicial process, which falls under violations of human rights or breaches of legal obligations. The article indicates the AI is already in use for this purpose, not just a potential future application, so it qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard. The involvement of AI in legal defense with possible implications for fairness and rights justifies classification as an AI Incident.
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"أول محامي روبوت في العالم".. الذكاء الاصطناعي يقتحم المحاكم

2023-01-07
اليوم الإلكتروني
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly described as actively participating in a legal case by advising a defendant in real-time during court proceedings. This is a clear use of AI in a high-stakes environment where the AI's outputs directly influence the defendant's actions and potentially the case outcome. The involvement of AI in this manner can lead to harm if the AI provides incorrect or misleading advice, affecting the defendant's legal rights and the fairness of the trial. The article indicates that the AI system is already in use in a real court case, not just a theoretical or future possibility, thus constituting an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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"محامي روبوت" يأخذ أول قضية في المحكمة!

2023-01-07
tayyar.org
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved as a legal assistant providing advice and document generation. However, the article does not describe any harm or violation caused by the AI system, nor does it suggest plausible future harm. The AI is used as intended, and the article highlights its development and deployment. This fits the definition of Complementary Information, as it informs about AI use and its societal implications without reporting an incident or hazard.
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جلسة غريبة... أول محامٍ "روبوت" في المحاكم قريباً

2023-01-06
LBCI Lebanon
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (the 'robot lawyer') is explicitly involved, providing real-time legal advice to a defendant in court. While no harm has yet occurred, the AI's use in legal defense could plausibly lead to harm if the AI provides incorrect or misleading advice, potentially affecting the defendant's legal rights or outcomes. Since the event is about a planned use with potential for harm but no realized harm yet, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident.
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"المحامي الروبوت" يربح أكثر من 160 ألف قضية.. فيديو

2023-01-08
Albawaba
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (the robot lawyer) that has been used successfully in many cases, indicating AI system involvement. However, it does not describe any harm or incident resulting from its use. The discussion focuses on the AI's capabilities, potential future impacts, and societal perceptions, without reporting any realized or imminent harm. Therefore, this event does not qualify as an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides context and understanding about AI applications and societal views without reporting harm or risk of harm.
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الشهر المقبل.. أول محام ربوت يترافع أمام القاضي

2023-01-07
مصراوي.كوم
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The robot lawyer is an AI system explicitly described as being used in a real court case to advise a defendant. The AI's outputs directly influence the defendant's legal defense, which implicates potential harm to the defendant's rights if the AI advice is flawed. The developers acknowledge responsibility for any losses, indicating recognition of risk. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly leads to potential or actual harm related to legal rights, a fundamental human right. The event is not merely a future risk (hazard) or a general update (complementary information), but a concrete deployment of AI with direct impact on an individual's legal defense.
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هل سيجد المحامون أنفسهم عاطلين عن العمل قريبا؟.. أول محامي روبوت في المحاكم

2023-01-06
سكاي نيوز عربية
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (robot lawyer) is explicitly mentioned and will be used in court to assist a defendant. However, the article does not report any injury, rights violation, disruption, or other harm caused by the AI system. The event is about the introduction and use of AI in legal defense, which is a development in the AI ecosystem but does not describe an incident or hazard. Therefore, it qualifies as Complementary Information, providing context and updates on AI applications without reporting harm or plausible harm.
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قريبًا.. أوّل محامي روبوت في المحاكم !

2023-01-06
JawharaFM (Jawhara FM)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (the robot lawyer) being used in court to advise a defendant, which fits the definition of an AI system. The event concerns the planned use of this AI system, with no actual harm reported yet. Given the sensitive nature of legal defense and the potential for harm if the AI provides incorrect advice, this situation plausibly could lead to an AI Incident in the future. Since no harm has occurred yet, it is best classified as an AI Hazard.
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خبير تكنولوجيا المعلومات: المحامي الروبوت ربح 160 ألف قضية (فيديو)

2023-01-08
جـــريــدة الفجــــــر المصــرية
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the robot lawyer) that is actively used and has achieved significant legal outcomes. However, the article does not report any injury, rights violations, disruption, or other harms caused by the AI system. It also does not suggest any plausible future harm or risk stemming from the AI lawyer. The content is primarily informative about the AI system's capabilities and societal context, without describing an incident or hazard. Therefore, it fits best as Complementary Information, providing context and understanding about AI's role in legal services and its societal implications.
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Robot luật sư được hỗ trợ bởi trí tuệ nhân tạo đầu tiên trên thế giới

2023-01-09
laodong.vn
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article clearly involves an AI system (the robot lawyer) used in a real-world legal setting, which meets the definition of an AI system. However, the event does not report any actual harm or incident caused by the AI system. There is no mention of injury, rights violations, or other harms resulting from the AI's use. The AI's role is supportive and advisory, and the company is cautious about preventing misuse. Therefore, this event does not qualify as an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is best classified as Complementary Information because it provides context and updates about the deployment and use of AI in legal services without reporting harm or plausible harm.
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Robot luật sư đầu tiên bào chữa cho con người trước toà

2023-01-08
Bao Nguoi Lao Dong Dien Tu
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (the robot lawyer) is explicitly involved, developed and used to represent a defendant in court. The article does not describe any realized harm or legal violations caused by the AI's use, only the upcoming deployment. Given the potential for incorrect legal advice or misrepresentation, there is a credible risk of future harm to individuals' legal rights or outcomes. Thus, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard (plausible future harm) rather than an AI Incident (actual harm).
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أول روبوت أمام القضاء... هل يبدأ عصر نهاية المحامين؟

2023-01-10
Sputnik Arabic (سبوتنيك عربي)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved in the legal process by providing instructions and generating legal documents that influence court outcomes. This use of AI directly affects individuals' legal rights and access to justice, which relates to human rights and legal obligations. Since the AI's use is operational and impacts legal decisions, it constitutes an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of AI in a context that can affect fundamental rights and legal processes.
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‫ لأول مرة في العالم.. محامي روبوت يدافع عن متهم في محكمة أمريكية الشهر المقبل

2023-01-10
جريدة الشرق
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (the 'robot lawyer') being used in a legal defense context, which involves AI development and use. No actual harm or legal rights violations are reported as having occurred yet, so it is not an AI Incident. However, the deployment of AI in court defense plausibly could lead to harms such as unfair trial outcomes or rights violations if the AI provides incorrect advice or is misused. This fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident in the future. The article focuses on the upcoming use and potential implications rather than reporting realized harm or a response to harm, so it is not Complementary Information. It is clearly related to AI systems and their societal impact, so it is not Unrelated.
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لأول مرة في العالم: روبوت "محام" أمام القضاء يبت في دعوى بشرية

2023-01-10
موقع قناة المنار - لبنان
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved in the use phase, providing legal assistance and generating outputs that influence judicial processes. However, the article does not mention any harm or negative consequences resulting from the AI system's use, nor does it indicate any malfunction or potential for harm. The event is primarily about the introduction and use of an AI legal assistant, which is a significant development but does not describe any realized or plausible harm. Therefore, it does not qualify as an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is not merely general AI news because it focuses on the AI system's use in a legal case, but since no harm or risk is described, it fits best as Complementary Information.
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This AI lawyer is set to take on two real life speeding ticket disputes

2023-01-12
pcgamer
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is explicitly involved as a legal assistant providing real-time guidance to defendants in court, which constitutes the use of AI in a way that directly influences legal outcomes. The event involves the use of AI in a real-world scenario where it affects the legal process, potentially impacting the rights and outcomes for the defendants. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI's use directly leads to a significant impact on individuals' legal rights and court proceedings, which can be considered a violation or at least a challenge to legal norms and rights. Although no harm such as injury or property damage is described, the AI's role in legal disputes and influencing court outcomes relates to human rights and legal obligations, thus qualifying as an AI Incident.
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It might be possible to fight a traffic ticket with an AI 'robot lawyer' secretly feeding you lines to your AirPods, but it could go off the rails

2023-01-10
Business Insider
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (DoNotPay's robot lawyer) is explicitly involved in providing real-time legal advice to defendants in court, which is a use of an AI system. The article does not report any actual harm or legal consequences having occurred yet but highlights credible risks such as contempt of court, unauthorized practice of law, and confidentiality violations. These risks could plausibly lead to harms such as disruption of court operations or violations of legal rights. Since the harms are potential and the event is about a planned test rather than an incident that has already caused harm, the classification is AI Hazard.
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'Robot' Lawyer Will Use Artificial Intelligence to Represent Defendants in Court for First Time

2023-01-10
Yahoo Sports Canada
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (the 'robot' lawyer) being used in court to advise defendants in real time, which fits the definition of an AI system. The AI's use in legal defense could plausibly lead to harms such as violations of legal rights, unfair trial outcomes, or other legal harms if the AI provides incorrect or biased advice. However, no actual harm or incident is reported yet; the cases are upcoming or ongoing without known negative outcomes. The event does not focus on responses or updates to prior incidents, so it is not Complementary Information. It is not unrelated because the AI system is central to the event. Thus, the event is best classified as an AI Hazard due to the plausible risk of harm from AI use in legal representation.
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DoNotPay's 'first robot lawyer' to take on speeding tickets in court via AI. How it works.

2023-01-09
Yahoo Sports Canada
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (DoNotPay's robot lawyer using GPT technology) being used to instruct defendants in court, which is a direct use of AI. The AI's role is pivotal in influencing legal decisions, which implicates human rights and legal protections. No actual harm or legal violation has been reported yet, but the potential for harm is credible given the AI's influence on court proceedings and the experimental nature of the deployment. Thus, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information. It is not unrelated because the AI system is central to the event.
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AI Legal Assistant Will Defend Human In Historic First | Inquirer Technology

2023-01-11
Inquirer
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved in assisting a defendant in court, which is a novel use case. However, the article does not report any actual harm or legal rights violations occurring yet. It describes a planned event where the AI will be used, with potential implications for legal assistance affordability and liability concerns. Since no harm has occurred and the event is about a forthcoming use that could plausibly lead to legal or ethical issues, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an Incident. There is a plausible risk of harm if the AI provides incorrect or manipulative advice, but this is prospective, not realized.
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DoNotPay's 'first robot lawyer' to take on speeding tickets in court via AI. How it works.

2023-01-09
USA Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly involves an AI system used in a legal context to influence court proceedings, which is a high-stakes environment affecting fundamental rights. The AI's role is active and direct in guiding defendants' responses, which could plausibly lead to harm if the AI malfunctions or provides poor advice. However, since the cases are upcoming and no harm has yet occurred, this is a credible potential risk rather than a realized incident. The event is not merely general AI news or a product launch, but an experimental use with possible significant implications. Hence, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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Reactions as first robot lawyer sets for launching, to appear in court next month

2023-01-11
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (robot lawyer) is explicitly mentioned and is involved in the use phase, assisting defendants in court. However, the article does not report any direct or indirect harm resulting from its use, such as injury, rights violations, or disruption. The concerns expressed are speculative about future impacts on legal professionals, which constitutes plausible future harm but not an incident. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Hazard because the AI system's use could plausibly lead to harms (e.g., legal or economic impacts on lawyers), but no harm has yet occurred.
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My lawyer, the robot

2023-01-09
POLITICO
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly involves AI systems (large language models) used in a novel and potentially legally problematic way—AI-generated legal arguments delivered in court by a human repeating the AI's outputs. While the AI is actively used, no direct harm or violation has yet occurred. The concerns raised about unauthorized practice of law and procedural issues indicate plausible future harms if such AI use becomes widespread or unregulated. Hence, the event fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information. It is not unrelated because AI involvement is central to the event.
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'Robot' Lawyer Will Use Artificial Intelligence to Represent Defendants in Court for First Time

2023-01-10
PEOPLE.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is explicitly involved, providing real-time legal advice to defendants in court. The AI's use directly impacts legal decisions and defendants' rights, which relates to human rights and legal protections. Although no harm is explicitly reported, the AI's role in legal defense and court advocacy could lead to significant impacts on defendants' rights and legal outcomes. However, since the article does not report any realized harm or violation but rather the deployment and use of the AI system in court, this event is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides context on AI's evolving role in legal advocacy and potential systemic change rather than describing an incident or hazard of harm.
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AI-powered "robot" lawyer will be first of its kind to represent defendant in court

2023-01-10
CBS News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved as it listens and advises in real-time during court proceedings, which fits the definition of an AI system. However, the article does not report any harm or negative outcome caused by the AI system's use. There is no indication of injury, rights violations, or other harms resulting from the AI's involvement. The event is primarily about the introduction and use of the AI lawyer, its potential to change legal access, and the legal and societal challenges it faces. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is best classified as Complementary Information because it provides context and updates on AI applications and societal responses without reporting harm or plausible harm.
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AI-powered "robot" lawyer will be first of its kind to represent defendant in court

2023-01-09
CBS News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved as it provides real-time legal assistance in court, which fits the definition of an AI system influencing decisions. However, since no harm or violation has occurred yet, and the article focuses on the upcoming trial and the potential impact rather than any incident of harm, this qualifies as an AI Hazard. The AI system's use could plausibly lead to harms such as legal misrepresentation or procedural issues, but these are not realized in the article. Therefore, the event is best classified as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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The Future Is Here! AI-Based Robot To Defend A Human In Court For The First Time In History

2023-01-09
Mashable India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved as it guides the defendant's courtroom remarks in real time, which is a significant use of AI. However, the article does not report any actual harm or legal rights violations occurring yet. The AI's role is pivotal and could plausibly lead to harm if it misguides the defendant or causes legal injustice, but this is prospective. Hence, the event fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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DoNotPay Offers Lawyers $1M to Let Its AI Argue Before Supreme Court

2023-01-09
Gizmodo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (DoNotPay's AI lawyer built on GPT-3) and its intended use in court. However, the event is a proposal or offer rather than an actual deployment or malfunction causing harm. No injury, rights violation, or other harm has occurred or is described as imminent. The event focuses on the potential and societal implications of AI in legal settings and the company's attempt to push boundaries within legal and ethical frameworks. This fits the definition of Complementary Information, as it informs about AI developments and governance challenges without reporting a specific AI Incident or Hazard.
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AI Law firm to pay $1 million to lawyer willing to argue Supreme Court case guided by their AI bot- Technology News, Firstpost

2023-01-09
Firstpost
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (DoNotPay chatbot) is explicitly involved in the use phase, guiding a human lawyer in court. The AI's outputs directly influence the legal defense, which can affect the health, rights, or legal standing of the person involved. The article describes an actual case where the AI is being used to argue a speeding ticket, so harm is plausible and potentially occurring. The AI's role is pivotal in the legal defense, and the potential for harm to the defendant's rights or legal outcomes meets the criteria for an AI Incident. Although the harm is not yet reported as realized, the direct use in a legal proceeding with possible adverse outcomes qualifies it as an incident rather than a mere hazard or complementary information.
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AI-powered robot lawyer heads to court in first test to disrupt the legal system

2023-01-11
Washington Examiner
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article focuses on the upcoming use and potential impact of an AI system in legal proceedings but does not report any realized harm or legal violations caused by the AI system. The AI's involvement is in its use to assist legal defense, but no incident of harm, rights violation, or disruption has occurred yet. The concerns raised are about the plausibility of future legal and ethical issues, such as unauthorized practice of law and AI inaccuracies potentially harming defendants. Therefore, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to harm or legal violations in the future, but no such incident has yet materialized.
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World's First 'Robot Lawyer' Set To Represent Defendants Using Artificial Intelligence! - Perez Hilton

2023-01-11
Perez Hilton
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system being used in a real-world legal context, which fits the definition of an AI system. However, the article focuses on the upcoming use of this AI system and its potential to advocate for legal system change rather than reporting any actual harm or incident caused by the AI. There is no indication that the AI's use has led to injury, rights violations, or other harms. The article also notes legal and procedural challenges but does not describe any realized harm or incident. Therefore, this event is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides context and updates on AI use in legal advocacy without reporting an AI Incident or Hazard.
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If You Let This Startup's "Robot Lawyer" Represent You in the Supreme Court, It'll Give You $1 Million

2023-01-09
Futurism
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article focuses on a startup's offer and intention to use an AI system in a Supreme Court case, which has not yet happened. No direct or indirect harm has occurred, but the scenario presents a plausible risk of harm related to legal rights, due process, or ethical concerns if the AI is used improperly or without adequate safeguards. Therefore, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it could plausibly lead to an AI Incident in the future, but no incident has yet materialized.
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Can AI Argue Your Case in Court?

2023-01-10
Analytics India Magazine
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (DoNotPay's AI legal advisor) is explicitly mentioned and is being used in an active court case to influence the defendant's statements, which directly involves the AI in the legal process. The use of AI in this manner can lead to violations of legal rights or unfair treatment, constituting harm under the framework's category of violations of human rights or breach of legal obligations. The article describes an actual event where the AI is used, not just a hypothetical or future possibility, and discusses ethical and regulatory concerns, reinforcing the significance of the incident. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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In a First, 'Robot Lawyer' Is Arguing in Court

2023-01-10
Newser
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (the 'robot lawyer') being used in court to assist defendants. The AI is involved in the use phase, guiding defendants' statements. However, no direct or indirect harm has occurred yet, nor is there a clear plausible risk of harm stated. The event is experimental and novel, raising ethical and legal questions, but these do not amount to an AI Incident or AI Hazard under the definitions. The main focus is on the AI's application and the company's plans, which fits the description of Complementary Information rather than an Incident or Hazard.
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A.I. powered 'robot lawyer' will appear in a U.S. court for the first time

2023-01-10
The Week
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved in the use phase, assisting a defendant in court. While there are concerns about unauthorized practice of law and potential legal violations, the article does not report any actual harm or legal violation having occurred. The AI's use could plausibly lead to harm or legal issues in the future, but at this stage, it is an experimental deployment without reported negative outcomes. Therefore, it does not meet the threshold for an AI Incident. It is not merely general AI news or product launch, as it involves real use in a legal setting, but since no harm or violation has occurred, it is best classified as Complementary Information, providing context on AI's evolving role in legal practice and associated governance concerns.
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DoNotPay, 'World's First Robot Lawyer', Set to Defend Human in Speeding Ticket Case in US Court | 👍 LatestLY

2023-01-10
LatestLY
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The DoNotPay AI system is explicitly mentioned and is being used in a real-world legal proceeding to influence the outcome of a case. However, there is no indication that any harm has occurred or is occurring as a result of this AI system's use. The article does not report any injury, rights violation, disruption, or other harm caused by the AI system. The event is primarily a novel application of AI in legal assistance, with potential legal and ethical implications but no direct or indirect harm reported. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is best classified as Complementary Information as it provides context and updates on AI use in legal settings without describing harm or plausible harm.
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The First AI Lawyer Is Heading to Court

2023-01-10
reviewgeek.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes the development and planned use of an AI system in court, which could plausibly lead to legal and procedural harms, such as obstruction of justice or violation of court rules. However, since the event is about an upcoming experiment and no harm has yet materialized, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The AI system's involvement is clear, and the potential for harm is credible given the legal restrictions on electronic devices in courtrooms and the AI's current limitations. Therefore, this event is best classified as an AI Hazard.
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DoNotPay's 'first robot lawyer' to take on speeding tickets in court via AI

2023-01-10
Tech Xplore
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly involves an AI system used in a legal setting to assist defendants, which qualifies as AI system involvement. However, there is no indication that any harm has yet occurred due to the AI's use. The CEO acknowledges risks and the company is taking precautions, but the event is framed as an upcoming experiment rather than a realized incident. Thus, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI's use in court could plausibly lead to harms such as unfair legal outcomes or violations of rights, but no direct or indirect harm has been reported so far.
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A robot lawyer will take its first case next month

2023-01-12
Jamaica Gleaner
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The robot lawyer is an AI system designed to generate legal advice and instructions based on language understanding. Its use in an actual court case means the AI system is being used in a way that could directly influence legal outcomes and potentially impact the defendant's rights and the judicial process. However, the article does not report any harm or violation resulting from this use yet, nor does it mention any malfunction or misuse causing harm. Therefore, this event does not describe an AI Incident. It also does not describe a plausible future harm or risk scenario beyond the current use, so it is not an AI Hazard. The article mainly reports on the deployment and use of the AI system in a legal context, which is a factual update about AI application but without harm or risk. Hence, it is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides context on AI's evolving role in legal services without reporting harm or risk.
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Robot Lawyer Aims To Make Legal Representation Affordable | High Times

2023-01-11
High Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The DoNotPay app is an AI system providing legal assistance and real-time courtroom support, which qualifies as AI involvement. The event concerns the use of this AI system, which is about to be used in court, potentially leading to legal and ethical issues, including violations of court rules and legal rights. However, no actual harm or legal violations have been reported yet; the article focuses on the app's capabilities, upcoming use, and legal uncertainties. This fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident (e.g., legal violations or harm to defendants' rights) but has not yet done so.
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DoNotPay Offers Lawyers $US1 ($1) Million to Let Its AI Argue Before the Supreme Court in Their Place

2023-01-09
Gizmodo AU
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system in a legal context, specifically proposing its use in Supreme Court arguments. However, there is no indication that any harm has occurred or that the AI system has malfunctioned or been misused to cause harm. The event is about a proposed experiment or demonstration to test AI capabilities and promote AI-assisted legal access. It does not describe realized harm or a credible imminent risk of harm. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is best classified as Complementary Information because it provides context on AI's evolving role in legal services and societal responses to AI integration in courts.
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AI-powered 'robot lawyer' to defend human client in world first

2023-01-09
Gulf Daily News Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes the use of an AI system actively participating in a legal defense, which is a novel application. However, there is no indication that any harm, injury, rights violation, or other negative impact has occurred or is imminent. The AI's involvement is in use, but no malfunction or misuse is reported, nor is there any mention of potential harm. Therefore, this event does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is a significant development in AI application but does not focus on harm or risk, so it is best classified as Complementary Information.
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The rise of AI in the courtroom | The Week UK

2023-01-10
The Week UK
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system being used in a courtroom to assist a defendant, which qualifies as AI system involvement. However, the event is a trial or experiment without any reported harm or negative outcome. There is no indication that the AI system's use has directly or indirectly caused injury, rights violations, or other harms. The article focuses on the potential and limitations of AI in legal defense rather than any incident of harm. Therefore, this event does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is best classified as Complementary Information because it provides context and insight into AI's evolving role in the legal field and its societal implications without reporting a specific harm or credible risk of harm.
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World's first AI lawyer to defend human in court - StuffSA

2023-01-09
Stuff
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved in advising a defendant in court, which is a significant use case. However, the article does not mention any injury, rights violations, or other harms caused by the AI's involvement. Since no harm has materialized, but the AI's use in this context could plausibly lead to harm (e.g., poor legal advice causing unjust outcomes), this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an Incident. It is not merely complementary information because the AI's use is central and novel, and it is not unrelated as it clearly involves an AI system in a consequential setting.
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How much will this company pay lawyers to be replaced by its AI?

2023-01-09
Government Technology
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article discusses a company's offer to have its AI lawyer replace human lawyers in court, which involves the use of an AI system. However, this is a proposal and a planned demonstration rather than an event where harm has occurred or is clearly imminent. There is no direct or indirect harm described, nor a credible risk of harm detailed in the article. Therefore, this does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is best classified as Complementary Information because it provides context about AI development and its potential applications in the legal field, without describing realized or plausible harm.
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Don't Talk To Me, Talk To My AI - World's First Lawyer App Goes On...

2023-01-11
2oceansvibe News | South African and international news
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly mentioned and is being used in a real-world legal context, providing real-time instructions to defendants in court. This constitutes the use of an AI system. However, there is no indication that this use has caused any injury, rights violations, or other harms as defined in the AI Incident criteria. The article focuses on the approval and deployment of the AI lawyer app rather than any harm or risk of harm. Therefore, it does not meet the threshold for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is not merely general AI news or a product launch since it involves a significant legal approval and deployment, but since no harm or plausible harm is described, it is best classified as Complementary Information, providing context and updates on AI's evolving role in legal systems.
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This Robot Lawyer Startup Will Pay You $1 Million To Let Them Represent You In Court - Wonderful Engineering

2023-01-10
Wonderful Engineering
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (robot lawyer chatbot) is explicitly described and intended for use in court representation, which involves AI system use. However, no actual harm, injury, rights violation, or disruption has been reported. The article discusses potential legal and ethical challenges and the possibility of future use, which could plausibly lead to incidents if the AI system malfunctions or causes harm in court. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Hazard due to the plausible future risk of harm or legal issues arising from the AI system's deployment in court.
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It might be possible to fight a traffic ticket with an AI 'robot lawyer' secretly feeding you lines to your AirPods, but it could go off the rails

2023-01-10
Business Insider Nederland
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of an AI system (DoNotPay's AI 'robot lawyer') in a courtroom setting, which is a novel application. While the AI is intended to assist defendants, the article focuses on the potential legal and procedural complications that could plausibly lead to harm, such as contempt charges or breaches of legal ethics. Since no actual harm or incident has occurred yet, but there is a credible risk of future harm stemming from the AI's use in court, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The article does not primarily focus on responses, updates, or general AI news, so it is not Complementary Information. It is clearly related to AI systems and their use, so it is not Unrelated.
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1st AI Lawyer Set to Hit Court in February to Battle a Traffic Ticket

2023-01-10
Inside Edition
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of an AI system (DoNotPay's AI lawyer using GPT-3 and LLMs) in court to assist defendants. However, it does not report any realized harm such as injury, rights violations, or legal disruptions caused by the AI. The AI's use is experimental and under compliance review, with no indication of malfunction or misuse leading to harm. The event focuses on the AI's deployment and potential, with some skepticism noted but no incident. Thus, it fits the definition of Complementary Information, providing updates on AI use and societal/legal responses without constituting an incident or hazard.
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"AI Powered" Lawyer Heads To Court Next Month

2023-01-10
The Crime Report
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article presents the introduction of an AI system designed to assist defendants in court by suggesting responses. This is a clear example of AI system use. However, since the system has not yet been used in court and no harm or legal issues have been reported, it represents a plausible future risk rather than an actual incident. Therefore, it qualifies as an AI Hazard due to the potential for harm in legal outcomes or rights violations if the AI malfunctions or provides incorrect advice.
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The World's First Robot Lawyer Will Secretly Go To Court Soon - TechTheLead

2023-01-09
TechTheLead - Technology for tomorrow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (the robot lawyer powered by ChatGPT) is explicitly involved in the use phase, assisting defendants in arguing their cases. The AI's involvement directly influences legal decisions, which implicates human rights and legal process integrity. However, the article does not report any actual harm or legal violations that have occurred yet; it describes a planned deployment and the legal gray area surrounding AI legal assistance. There is potential for harm related to fairness, transparency, and legal rights if AI assistance is undisclosed and unregulated, but no harm has materialized as of the article's date. Therefore, this event represents a plausible risk of harm due to the AI system's use in court without disclosure or regulation, qualifying it as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident.
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In Upcoming Court Case, AI Will Tell Defendant Exactly What to Say Via Earpiece

2023-01-12
freedomsphoenix.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article focuses on the deployment of an AI legal assistant advising a defendant in court, which is a novel use case but does not describe any harm or malfunction. There is no direct or indirect harm reported, nor a credible risk of harm from this use. The AI system is used as intended to assist legal defense. The company's offer to cover fines further reduces risk. Hence, this is not an AI Incident or Hazard but rather complementary information about AI's expanding role in legal contexts.
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Robot lawyer to appear in court for the first time - The Quebec provincial newspaper

2023-01-08
The Quebec provincial newspaper
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved as it provides real-time legal advice to a defendant, which fits the definition of an AI system influencing a virtual environment (legal proceedings). However, the article does not describe any injury, rights violation, or other harm caused by the AI's use. The CEO acknowledges liability risks and aims to minimize distortion or manipulation, indicating awareness of potential hazards but no incident has occurred. Therefore, this is not an AI Incident or AI Hazard but rather a report on the deployment and potential risks of an AI system, which fits best as Complementary Information.
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Artificial intelligence's "robot lawyer" will be used in the USA "

2023-01-11
Expat Guide Turkey
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system in a legal setting to assist a defendant by providing advice during a court case. However, there is no indication that this use has caused any harm or violation of rights yet, nor that it has malfunctioned or led to injury or disruption. The article describes a planned or upcoming use of AI with potential legal and ethical implications but does not report any realized harm or incident. Therefore, this constitutes a plausible future risk scenario where AI's involvement in legal proceedings could lead to harm or rights violations, making it an AI Hazard rather than an Incident or Complementary Information.
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They will pay 1 million dollars to the lawyer who allows himself to be replaced by an Artificial Intelligence before the Supreme Court

2023-01-10
Bullfrag
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (DoNotPay) is explicitly involved, intended to be used in court to replace human lawyers. The event involves the use of AI in a high-stakes legal environment (Supreme Court), which could plausibly lead to harm such as violations of legal rights or disruption of judicial processes if the AI system malfunctions or is not accepted legally. No actual harm or incident has yet occurred, and the article discusses the offer and potential implications rather than a realized event. Hence, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an Incident or Complementary Information.
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Artificial Intelligence Lawyer To Take Part In A Real Case For The First Time " Expat Guide Turkey

2023-01-09
Expat Guide Turkey
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is explicitly involved, providing legal defense assistance in court. The AI's use could impact the legal rights of the defendant, potentially leading to harm if the AI provides incorrect or inadequate defense, or if reliance on AI leads to unfair outcomes. However, the event describes a first-time use and does not report any actual harm or rights violations yet. The potential for harm or rights violations in legal proceedings is credible, making this an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. There is no indication that this is merely complementary information or unrelated news, as the AI's role is central and the event concerns a real case with possible legal consequences.
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DoNotPay's AI Bot to defend human! - TechnoSports

2023-01-09
technosports.co.in
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems (DoNotPay chatbot and legal AI software) in legal contexts. However, no actual harm or legal violations have been reported as a result of their use. The article speculates on possible future risks but does not describe any realized harm or incidents. Therefore, this is a plausible future risk scenario (AI Hazard) rather than an incident. It is not merely complementary information because the main focus is on the upcoming AI use and its potential risks, not on responses or ecosystem updates.
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AI will be used as legal assistant in court for first time ever in February

2023-01-09
BizToc
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the planned use of an AI system to assist a defendant in court by advising them on what to say during the hearing. While this involves the use of an AI system in a critical context, the article does not indicate that any harm has yet occurred or that the AI system malfunctioned. The event is about the first use of such AI assistance, implying potential future impacts but no realized harm at this stage. Therefore, it represents a plausible future risk or impact scenario rather than an incident or harm that has already occurred.
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Artificial Intelligence-Powered 'Robot Lawyer' to Represent Human in Court Next Month

2023-01-10
www.theepochtimes.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (the robot lawyer) being used to represent people in court, which qualifies as AI system involvement. The use is planned and ongoing in some municipal courts, but no harm or violation of rights has been reported as having occurred. The concerns raised about legality and ethical issues indicate plausible future harm or legal challenges, making this an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. There is no indication that harm has already materialized, so it cannot be classified as an AI Incident. It is more than just complementary information because it focuses on the AI system's use and potential legal implications rather than a response or update to a past incident. Hence, the classification is AI Hazard.
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AI Lawyer Will Represent Client In Traffic Court, Threatening Nonexistent Market For Traffic Court Lawyers

2023-01-09
Techdirt
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly describes an AI system (DoNotPay) being used in an actual court case to assist a defendant, which is a direct use of AI influencing legal decisions. The AI's involvement is not hypothetical or potential but realized, thus meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. Although the harm is limited to legal and procedural outcomes in traffic court, this still constitutes a violation or impact on legal rights and processes, fitting within the definition of harm to rights under (c). The article also discusses potential risks and limitations, but the primary event is the AI's active role in legal representation, not just a future risk or complementary information. Therefore, the classification is AI Incident.
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INTELIGENCIA

2023-01-10
Página/12
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly described as providing real-time courtroom advice, which involves AI system use. Although no harm has yet occurred, the system's deployment in legal defense could plausibly lead to incidents such as unfair trial outcomes or legal rights violations if the AI malfunctions or provides misleading guidance. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard due to the credible risk of harm in a sensitive context like legal defense.
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Ofrecen 1 millón de dólares al primer abogado que se deje sustituir por una IA ante la Corte Suprema

2023-01-09
Gizmodo en Español
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (DoNotPay's GPT-3-based legal AI) intended for use in court to argue cases, which is a novel and potentially impactful application. However, the event is about an offer and a proposal, with no actual deployment or harm reported. There is no indication that the AI has caused injury, rights violations, or other harms yet. The event plausibly could lead to future harms or legal challenges if the AI is used in court, but currently it is a potential scenario rather than an incident. Therefore, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it could plausibly lead to an AI Incident if the AI's use in court causes harm or legal violations in the future.
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Un "robot abogado" participará en un juicio por primera vez. La Justicia no lo ve con buenos ojos

2023-01-12
Xataka
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly involves an AI system (DoNotPay) used in a legal context to assist in a trial, which fits the definition of an AI system. The AI's use in court is novel and controversial, with potential legal and ethical risks, but no actual harm or incident is reported yet. The concerns about confidentiality breaches, unauthorized external communication, and possible unfair influence on judicial processes represent plausible future harms. Since no harm has materialized but there is a credible risk, the event is best classified as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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Un robot participará por primera vez en un juicio como 'asesor legal'

2023-01-10
20 minutos
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the use of an AI system (DoNotPay's legal advisor) in real judicial proceedings, which involves the AI's use in a context that could impact human rights and legal outcomes. While the AI is actively used, the article does not report any realized harm such as wrongful convictions or legal violations caused by the AI. Instead, it is an experimental deployment with precautions and compensations in place. Therefore, the event represents a plausible risk of harm through the AI's use in legal settings but does not yet document actual harm. This fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident.
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Abogados Robot, ¿mito o realidad?

2023-01-11
El Confidencial
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article primarily provides an overview and critical reflection on the AI system DoNotPay and its role in legal assistance. It does not describe any realized harm or incident caused by the AI system, nor does it report a credible imminent risk of harm. The concerns and questions raised are hypothetical and pertain to potential legal and ethical issues rather than documented incidents or hazards. Therefore, the article fits best as Complementary Information, offering context and discussion about AI's impact in the legal field without reporting a new AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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DoNotPay, la inteligencia artificial que estará en un juicio real como abogado

2023-01-12
El Comercio Perú
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
DoNotPay is an AI system used in legal assistance, and its deployment in a real court case is described. While this raises legal and privacy concerns, the article does not report any actual harm or incident resulting from its use. The AI's involvement could plausibly lead to future harms related to legal rights or privacy, but no such harm has materialized yet. Therefore, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it plausibly could lead to an AI Incident but has not done so yet.
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Te pagan un millón de dólares si usas los argumentos de una IA ante la Corte Suprema de EE.UU.

2023-01-10
El Comercio Perú
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of an AI system (GPT-3) to argue cases in the Supreme Court, which is a novel and potentially impactful use of AI. While the proposal is public and involves a financial incentive, no actual use or harm has been reported. The potential for harm exists, such as procedural violations, misrepresentation, or undermining legal processes, but these remain hypothetical. Hence, the event fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it plausibly could lead to an AI Incident if the AI's involvement causes harm in court proceedings. It is not Complementary Information because it is not an update or response to a prior incident, nor is it unrelated since it involves AI use with potential legal implications.
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Ofrecen 1 millón de dólares por seguir a una inteligencia artificial en un caso de la Corte Suprema

2023-01-09
RPP noticias
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article discusses a company's offer to have their AI chatbot argue legal cases, including at the Supreme Court, but no harm or legal violation has occurred. The AI system is involved in a proposed use case, but no incident or plausible harm is reported. The event is informational about AI's expanding applications and potential future impact, fitting the definition of Complementary Information rather than Incident or Hazard.
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Primer abogado robot: De apelar multas a tomar un caso en una Corte

2023-01-10
El Financiero
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly describes an AI system (the robot lawyer) that listens, analyzes, and advises in legal defense, which qualifies as an AI system under the definitions. However, there is no mention of any harm caused or plausible harm that could arise from this AI's use. The AI is used to assist defendants, potentially improving access to legal advice, and no negative outcomes or risks are reported. Thus, it does not meet the criteria for AI Incident or AI Hazard. Instead, it is an informative update on AI deployment in the legal domain, fitting the definition of Complementary Information.
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Una IA en el oído para decirte qué responder en un juicio: DoNotPay paga un millón a quien se atreva a usar un abogado virtual

2023-01-09
Genbeta
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article clearly involves an AI system used in a real-world legal context, which fits the definition of an AI system. However, since the event is about a planned or ongoing experiment without any reported injury, rights violation, or other harm, it does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident. Nor does it describe a credible imminent risk of harm or malfunction that could plausibly lead to harm, so it is not an AI Hazard. The main focus is on the deployment and societal implications of the AI system, making it Complementary Information as it provides context and updates on AI use in legal settings without reporting harm or credible risk of harm.
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Pagarán 1 millón de dólares al abogado que se deje sustituir por una Inteligencia Artificial ante la Corte Suprema

2023-01-11
EL IMPARCIAL | Noticias de México y el mundo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (DoNotPay) intended to perform legal representation in court, which is a significant and sensitive application. Although no harm has yet occurred and the proposal may be illegal, the scenario plausibly could lead to harms such as violations of legal rights, undermining of judicial processes, or other legal and ethical issues if implemented. Therefore, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it could plausibly lead to an AI Incident in the future. It is not an AI Incident because no harm has yet materialized, nor is it merely complementary information or unrelated news.
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Una IA defenderá a un acusado en un juicio real

2023-01-10
MuyInteresante.es
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system actively participating in a legal defense by providing real-time advice to a defendant during a trial. This use of AI directly impacts the defendant's legal rights and the judicial process, which are fundamental human rights and legal obligations. The AI's involvement could lead to harm if it provides incorrect or misleading advice, potentially resulting in unjust legal outcomes. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use is directly linked to potential harm to the defendant's rights and legal standing in a real-world scenario.
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Pagarán 1 millón de dólares al abogado que se deje sustituir por una Inteligencia Artificial ante la Corte Suprema

2023-01-10
FayerWayer
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article involves an AI system (DoNotPay) intended to replace human lawyers in court argumentation, which is a clear AI system involvement. The event is about the proposed use of AI in a Supreme Court setting, which could plausibly lead to legal and procedural harms if allowed, but no actual harm or incident has occurred yet. The article also notes potential illegality and uncertainty about acceptance by the court, indicating a credible risk but not a realized incident. Hence, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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El robot abogado 'va con todo': Su dueño paga un millón de dólares por un caso

2023-01-10
MVS Noticias
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (the robot lawyer) being used in a legal defense case, which qualifies as AI system involvement. However, there is no evidence or report of harm caused by the AI system's use, nor is there a credible risk of harm described. The AI system is used to assist in legal defense, aiming to reduce costs, and the event is about its first deployment and a challenge to human lawyers. This is a news report about AI application and its potential impact, without any realized or plausible harm. Hence, it fits best as Complementary Information, providing context and updates on AI use in law, rather than an Incident or Hazard.
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Por primera vez: Un "abogado" de inteligencia artificial asesorará a un humano durante un juicio

2023-01-09
T13 (teletrece)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system advising a human in court, which is a clear AI system involvement. The AI's use could plausibly lead to harm, such as impacting the fairness of the trial or the defendant's rights, but no actual harm or incident has been reported yet. The event is about the first deployment of this AI system in a legal setting, with potential risks but no realized harm. Therefore, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it could plausibly lead to an AI Incident but has not yet done so.
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CHAT GPT-TEST

2023-01-10
Tiempo Digital
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved in the use phase, providing real-time legal advice during a court hearing. This use directly influences the defendant's behavior and legal defense, which implicates human rights and legal rights. The AI's role is pivotal in the event, as it guides the defendant's statements. Given that this is a real deployment in a legal proceeding, it constitutes an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of AI in a context that can affect fundamental rights and legal outcomes. Although the article does not report harm yet, the nature of the event—AI advising a defendant in court—implies a direct link to potential harm if the AI's advice is incorrect or inadequate, affecting the defendant's rights and legal standing. Therefore, it qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Histórico: por primera vez "abogado robot" defenderá a un acusado en la corte

2023-01-09
Montevideo Portal / Montevideo COMM
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly describes an AI system (the 'robot lawyer') being used in a real legal case, which qualifies as an AI system involvement. However, there is no mention or implication of any harm resulting from its use, nor any plausible risk of harm described. The AI is assisting the defendant by providing legal advice, and the company has measures to cover fines if the defense fails, indicating risk mitigation. The event is a significant development in AI application but does not meet the criteria for AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is therefore Complementary Information, as it informs about AI's evolving role in legal defense without reporting harm or credible risk of harm.
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"Abogado robot": Inteligencia Artificial defenderá a un cliente por primera vez en tribunales

2023-01-12
El Diario Nueva York
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (the 'robot lawyer' chatbot) being used to assist a defendant in court, which fits the definition of an AI system. The AI is being used to influence the defendant's legal arguments, so its use is central. However, the article does not report any actual harm or violation of rights occurring yet; the event is a planned test. The potential for harm exists, such as procedural violations or unfair legal outcomes, making it a plausible future risk. Thus, it is best classified as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information. It is not unrelated because the AI system is central to the event.
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Un robot abogado: cómo funciona la inteligencia artificial que por primera vez defenderá a un humano durante un juicio

2023-01-12
Rosario3
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly describes an AI system (DoNotPay) being used in a courtroom to assist a human defendant by providing legal advice and real-time suggestions. This qualifies as AI system involvement in use. However, there is no indication that the AI system caused any injury, rights violation, or other harm. The event is about the deployment and demonstration of AI technology in a legal setting, with no reported incident of harm or plausible imminent harm. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is not merely general AI news or product launch since it involves actual use in a trial, but since no harm or risk of harm is reported, it is best classified as Complementary Information, providing context on AI's evolving role in legal assistance.
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Darán un millón de dólares al abogado que acepte ser suplido por un robot

2023-01-11
Diario Primicia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly involves an AI system designed to assist in legal defense by providing instructions during court hearings, which fits the definition of an AI system. The event is about the proposed use and challenge to replace a human lawyer with this AI system, but no actual harm or incident has been reported. The AI's role is in its use, but no malfunction or misuse causing harm is described. Given the high-stakes context (Supreme Court cases), the AI's involvement could plausibly lead to harms such as legal rights violations or unfair trial outcomes in the future. Since no harm has yet occurred, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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La IA llega a los tribunales, pero no como pensabas: ofrecen un millón de dólares al abogado que use en la Corte Suprema de EEUU los argumentos de un robot

2023-01-09
Business Insider
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article discusses the deployment and testing of an AI legal advisor system in court settings, including a challenge to use it in the highest court. While the AI system is clearly involved and its use could plausibly lead to legal or ethical issues, no direct or indirect harm has been reported. There is no indication of injury, rights violations, or other harms occurring. Therefore, this is best classified as an AI Hazard, since the AI's use in courts could plausibly lead to incidents in the future, but no incident has yet occurred.
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Abogado robot | todo lo que se sabe de su primer caso

2023-01-11
Diario Nuevo Día – Noticias en Falcón
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly describes an AI system used in legal proceedings, fulfilling the AI system involvement criterion. However, it does not report any harm or violation resulting from the AI's use, nor does it highlight any plausible risk of harm. The AI is used to assist the defendant and judges, improving efficiency and legal advice. Since no harm has occurred or is plausibly imminent, and the article mainly informs about the AI's deployment and capabilities, it fits the definition of Complementary Information rather than an Incident or Hazard.
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Un abogado robot participará de un juicio

2023-01-11
Sin Mordaza
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system ('DoNotPay') being used in a legal trial, which qualifies as AI system involvement. However, there is no indication that the AI system caused or contributed to any harm, violation of rights, or legal issues. The AI's role is described as supportive and intended to improve access to justice. Since no harm has occurred or is reported as plausible in the near future, and the main focus is on the novel use and potential benefits of the AI system, this fits the definition of Complementary Information rather than an Incident or Hazard.
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¿Necesitas abogado? Un robot podría defenderte

2023-01-10
El Heraldo de Aguascalientes
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly mentioned as being used during a trial to provide legal advice to a defendant, which directly involves the use of AI in a context that can impact human rights and legal outcomes. While the article does not report any harm or negative incident occurring yet, the deployment of such AI in legal defense carries plausible risks of harm, such as incorrect advice leading to unjust outcomes or violations of legal rights. Therefore, this event represents an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to harm related to human rights and legal protections, but no actual harm is reported at this time.
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Estados Unidos: Un abogado robot participará de un juicio

2023-01-12
El Diario Nuevo Día
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (the legal robot) being used in a real court case, which confirms AI system involvement. However, there is no mention or implication of any harm caused or likely to be caused by the AI system. The event is about the deployment and potential benefits of the AI system, not about harm or risk of harm. Thus, it does not qualify as an AI Incident or AI Hazard. Instead, it fits the definition of Complementary Information, as it informs about a novel AI application and its societal implications without reporting harm.
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Un millón de dólares para el abogado que acepte ser reemplazado por un robot ante la Corte Suprema de EE.UU.

2023-01-10
HoyBolivia.com - El primer Periódico Digital de Bolivia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system explicitly described as providing legal assistance and potentially replacing human lawyers in court, which qualifies as AI system involvement. However, the article focuses on the planned or proposed use of the AI system, with no indication that harm has yet occurred. The AI's role could plausibly lead to harm in the future, such as legal misrepresentation or undermining legal rights, especially in a Supreme Court setting. Since no actual harm or incident is reported, and the event is about a future deployment with potential risks, it is best classified as an AI Hazard.
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Un millón de dólares para el abogado que acepte ser reemplazado por un robot ante la Corte Suprema de EE.UU.

2023-01-10
HoyBolivia.com - El primer Periódico Digital de Bolivia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system explicitly described as being used in legal defense, with real-time decision support in court. While the AI is operational and has been used in millions of cases, the article focuses on a forthcoming trial in the Supreme Court and a challenge to replace a human lawyer with the AI. No actual harm or rights violations are reported. The AI's use in court could plausibly lead to harm such as misrepresentation, unfair trial outcomes, or violations of legal rights if the AI errs or is misapplied. Since no harm has yet materialized, this fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. It is not merely complementary information because the main focus is on the AI's potential to replace lawyers in court and the associated risks, not on responses or ecosystem context.
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Yapay zekâlı robot avukat mahkemelerde görev yapacak

2023-01-09
En Son Haber
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system being used in legal advisory roles during court proceedings, which qualifies as AI system involvement. However, there is no mention of any harm caused or any malfunction or misuse leading to harm. The use is described as a new application of AI technology, with potential benefits noted but no realized or plausible harm described. Thus, it does not meet the criteria for AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides context and updates on AI's expanding role in legal processes without reporting harm or risk thereof.
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İlk yapay zekanın ''robot avukatı'' ABD'de kullanılacak! Devrim niteliğinde heyecanlandıran gelişme! - Yeni Akit

2023-01-08
Yeni Akit Gazetesi
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (the 'robot lawyer') providing legal advice during a court case, which is a direct use of AI. However, the article does not report any actual harm or violation resulting from this use yet. The concerns raised about whether lawyers will be replaced and the future impact on the legal profession are speculative and do not indicate realized harm. Therefore, this event is best classified as an AI Hazard because the AI's use in legal advice could plausibly lead to harms such as violations of rights or unfair legal outcomes in the future, but no such harm has yet occurred or been reported.
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Yapay zekanın "robot avukatı" ABD'de kullanılacak

2023-01-08
TRT haber
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is explicitly involved, as it listens to courtroom conversations and advises a defendant in real time. This is a clear use of AI. However, the article does not report any injury, rights violation, disruption, or other harm caused by the AI system's use. The potential for misuse or legal issues exists, but no harm has materialized or is described as occurring. Therefore, this event does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides context on AI deployment in legal settings and potential challenges without reporting harm.
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Yapay zekanın robot avukatı. Mahkemelerde görev yapacak

2023-01-09
Yeni Çağ Gazetesi
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system actively used in court to advise a defendant, which is a clear AI system involvement. However, there is no indication that this use has directly or indirectly caused harm such as rights violations or unfair trial outcomes yet. The article focuses on the deployment and potential benefits and risks, not on realized harm or legal rulings about harm. Thus, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI's use in this sensitive context could plausibly lead to incidents involving harm to rights or justice in the future.
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Sanık ifadesi yapay zekadan! Robot avukattan ilk duruşma

2023-01-10
Ak�am
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is explicitly involved, providing legal advice in court. However, the article does not report any actual harm or violation caused by the AI's use. The event is about the deployment and use of AI in a sensitive context with potential for future harm (e.g., influencing court proceedings improperly), but no direct or indirect harm has materialized. Thus, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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Yapay zekanın "robot avukatı" ABD'de kullanılacak - Havadis Gazetesi | Kıbrıs Haber

2023-01-08
Havadis Gazetesi | Kıbrıs Haber
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is clearly involved, providing legal advice in real time. The use is active and ongoing, but no direct or indirect harm (such as injury, rights violations, or other harms) is reported or can be inferred as having occurred. The article mainly reports on the planned or imminent use of this AI system in court, which could plausibly lead to harm (e.g., if the advice is incorrect or leads to unfair outcomes), but no harm has yet materialized. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Hazard, reflecting a plausible risk of harm from the AI system's use in a sensitive legal context.
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Conheça inteligência artificial que atuará como advogada em caso nos EUA

2023-01-09
Terra
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (GPT-3 based) being used in a courtroom to assist a defendant, which qualifies as AI system involvement. The AI is used in a legal defense context, which is a novel application with potential legal and ethical implications. However, the article does not describe any actual harm or violation of rights occurring due to the AI's use. The founder acknowledges the use is within a legal loophole but possibly against the spirit of the rules, indicating potential future regulatory or ethical issues. Given the lack of realized harm but the plausible risk of harm from this AI use, the event fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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Inteligência artificial defenderá réu em tribunal nos EUA

2023-01-08
TecMundo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly describes an AI system (the DoNotPay legal assistant) being used to assist a defendant in court, which meets the definition of an AI system. The AI's involvement is in its use to prepare and guide the defendant's responses during a trial. No actual harm or violation has been reported yet; the trial is upcoming. Given the novel use of AI in legal defense, there is a plausible risk of harm such as procedural errors, unfair trial outcomes, or rights violations if the AI provides incorrect or inappropriate advice. Therefore, this event is best classified as an AI Hazard, reflecting the credible potential for harm from the AI system's use in this context.
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IA x Homem: Advogado robô defenderá réu em julgamento real

2023-01-11
Olhar Digital - O futuro passa primeiro aqui
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (the DoNotPay AI legal advisor) being used in a real court case, which qualifies as AI system involvement. However, there is no report or indication of any harm (physical, legal, rights violation, or community harm) caused or plausibly caused by the AI system. The startup's commitment to cover fines if the AI loses suggests risk mitigation. The event is about the AI's use and deployment rather than harm or risk of harm. Thus, it fits the definition of Complementary Information, providing insight into AI applications and their societal implications without describing an incident or hazard.
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Advogados serão substituídos por "robôs", diz empresa de IA

2023-01-11
Istoe dinheiro
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved in providing legal advice during a court hearing, which is a high-stakes environment where errors or misuse could lead to violations of human rights or legal obligations. The article mentions that using such devices in court is illegal in many countries, indicating potential legal and ethical risks. Although no harm is reported as having occurred, the plausible risk of harm to the defendant's legal rights and the integrity of the judicial process qualifies this as an AI Hazard rather than an Incident. The event does not describe a realized harm but highlights a credible risk stemming from the AI's use in this sensitive context.
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Inteligência artificial vai defender réu em julgamento nos EUA

2023-01-10
Hypeness
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved as a legal assistant in a court case, which qualifies as an AI system use. However, the article does not report any actual harm or violation resulting from this use; the trial is scheduled for the future, and the outcome is unknown. The use of AI in this context could plausibly lead to harms such as unfair trial outcomes, rights violations, or legal disruptions if the AI provides incorrect or misleading advice or if its use undermines legal procedures. Since no harm has yet occurred but there is a credible risk, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. It is not merely complementary information because the main focus is on the AI system's upcoming use and its potential implications, not on responses or ecosystem updates.
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Une IA va aider un homme à plaider au tribunal

2023-01-10
Clubic.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes the use of an AI system to assist a defendant in court, which is a direct use of AI in a high-stakes environment affecting human rights and legal outcomes. Although no harm is reported, the AI's role in legal defense could plausibly lead to harm if it fails or provides incorrect guidance, potentially impacting the defendant's rights or trial fairness. Hence, this is best classified as an AI Hazard, as it could plausibly lead to an AI Incident involving violations of rights or harm to individuals if the AI system malfunctions or is inadequate.
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Une IA pourrait secrètement jouer les avocates lors d'un véritable procès

2023-01-10
Numerama.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of an AI system (DoNotPay's GPT-3 based AI) to assist in a legal trial covertly, which is a use of AI that could plausibly lead to harm, specifically violations of legal rights and court rules. No actual harm or legal violation has been reported yet, but the planned secret use of AI in court proceedings represents a credible risk of harm. Hence, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information. It is not unrelated because the AI system is central to the event.
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Le premier robot avocat au monde à défendre un humain dans une affaire de contravention pour excès de vitesse aux États-Unis - News 24

2023-01-09
News 24
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the AI lawyer) actively used in legal representation, which fits the definition of an AI system. However, there is no indication of harm, malfunction, or misuse leading to injury, rights violations, or other harms. The article focuses on the introduction and demonstration of the AI lawyer technology, user reactions, and potential future applications, without reporting any incident or credible risk of harm. Thus, it is not an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It provides valuable context and insight into AI's evolving role in legal services, making it Complementary Information according to the framework.
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Une intelligence artificielle va défendre un client devant un tribunal

2023-01-10
Sciencepost
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is explicitly involved: a GPT-3 based chatbot providing real-time legal advice to a defendant in court. The AI's use is novel and experimental, with potential risks to the fairness and integrity of the legal process. No actual harm is reported yet, but the plausible risk of harm (e.g., wrongful conviction or legal misadvice) is credible. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an Incident. The article also mentions the company will pay fines if the AI loses, indicating awareness of risk but no harm has materialized yet.
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Une intelligence artificielle va apporter une assistance juridique à un accusé lors d'un procès

2023-01-12
KultureGeek
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of an AI system (GPT-based chatbot) to assist a defendant in court, which is a novel and sensitive application. While no harm has yet occurred, the AI's involvement in legal defense could plausibly lead to harms such as misguidance, unfair trial outcomes, or violations of legal rights. The financial risk is limited, but the potential for harm to the defendant's legal rights or the justice process exists. Since the event is prospective and no harm has been reported, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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Vještačka inteligencija brani optuženog

2023-01-11
Prve Crnogorske Nezavisne Elektronske Novine
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes an AI system developed by DoNotPay that delivers appropriate responses to a defendant during a court hearing via a smartphone. This involves the use of AI in a legal defense context, which could directly impact the outcome of judicial processes. While no explicit harm is reported, the use of AI in this manner could plausibly lead to legal or ethical issues, such as violations of legal rights or unfair trial practices, if the AI's responses are inaccurate or misleading. However, since no actual harm or legal violation is reported as having occurred, this situation represents a plausible risk rather than a realized harm.
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Umjetna inteligencija po prvi put optuženika predstavlja pred sudom: Radit će preko smartphonea

2023-01-09
Oslobođenje d.o.o.
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved as a legal assistant providing defense responses in court. While no direct harm or legal violation has been reported, the use of AI in legal defense raises plausible risks of harm to the defendant's rights or legal outcomes if the AI advice is flawed or misapplied. Since the event concerns the first use of this AI system in court and the potential legal and ethical questions it raises, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. There is no indication of realized harm or incident yet, and the article does not focus on responses or governance measures, so it is not Complementary Information.
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Umjetna inteligencija preuzela obranu stvarnog slučaja na sudu

2023-01-09
bug.hr
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved in the use phase, assisting a client in court. There is no reported injury, rights violation, or other harm caused by the AI system. The event does not describe any malfunction or misuse leading to harm. The main issue raised is the potential legal and ethical implications of AI acting as a legal advisor, which is a governance and societal response topic rather than an incident or hazard. Therefore, this event is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides context and updates on AI's evolving role in legal services without describing an AI Incident or Hazard.
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Dolazi revolucija: Umjetna inteligencija preuzela odbranu slučaja na sudu

2023-01-09
Raport.ba
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is explicitly involved in the use phase, assisting a defendant in a real legal proceeding. However, there is no indication that the AI system has caused any harm or injury, violated rights, or disrupted infrastructure. The article discusses a novel application of AI in legal defense but does not report any realized harm or legal violations resulting from this use. The potential legal and ethical questions about the AI's role and acceptance in court are noted but remain speculative. Therefore, this event does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is best classified as Complementary Information because it provides context and updates on AI's evolving role in legal services without describing harm or plausible harm.
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A Startup CEO Explained Why He Abandoned A Controversial Plan To Use An AI-Powered "Robot Lawyer" In Traffic Court

2023-01-26
Yahoo News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (the 'robot lawyer' powered by GPT-3 and large language models) was intended to be used in a legal setting to influence court outcomes. The CEO's plan to deploy this AI system was halted before any actual use or harm occurred due to legal and regulatory pushback. Since no harm or violation has materialized, and the event concerns the abandonment of a controversial AI use plan under legal threat, it constitutes an AI Hazard — the AI system's use could plausibly have led to legal and ethical harms if deployed, but no incident occurred.
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Jail threats stop AI 'robot lawyer' from making its debut in court

2023-01-26
Yahoo News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (DoNotPay's 'robot lawyer') was intended to be used in court to assist a defendant, which involves the AI's use. However, the event did not result in any realized harm because the court case was postponed due to threats of legal action. The threats themselves indicate potential legal violations (unauthorized practice of law) and regulatory harm that could arise if the AI system were used as planned. Since no actual harm occurred but there is a credible risk of harm from the AI system's use, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. It is not Complementary Information because the main focus is on the planned use and its postponement due to legal threats, not on updates or responses to a past incident. It is not Unrelated because the AI system and its potential impact are central to the event.
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What Happened When a Startup Tried to Bring an AI Chatbot to Traffic Court

2023-01-26
MSN International Edition
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article involves an AI system (DoNotPay's chatbot) designed to assist in legal representation, which is a complex AI application. However, the AI was not actually used in court, and no harm or legal violation has been reported as having occurred. The cancellation of the experiment due to regulatory scrutiny indicates potential legal risks but no realized harm. Therefore, this event does not qualify as an AI Incident or AI Hazard but rather as Complementary Information about societal and governance responses to AI use in legal contexts.
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DoNotPay's CEO says threat of 'jail for 6 months' means plan to debut AI 'robot lawyer' in courtroom is on ice

2023-01-26
Yahoo! Finance
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (the DoNotPay 'robot lawyer') is explicitly involved, intended to provide legal advice in court. The event concerns the use of this AI system and the regulatory response that prevents its deployment. Although no direct harm has occurred, the regulatory threat and potential legal consequences indicate a plausible risk of harm related to unauthorized practice of law and legal system disruption. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to legal and regulatory harms if deployed as planned.
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A robot was scheduled to argue in court, then came the jail threats

2023-01-25
NPR
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system was explicitly involved as it was to generate legal arguments in real-time for court defense. The event stems from the use of the AI system and the regulatory response to it. Although no physical harm occurred, the threats of prosecution and the investigation by state bar associations represent a direct legal harm and violation of professional practice regulations, which are part of legal obligations protecting fundamental rights and the legal system's integrity. The event shows realized harm in terms of legal and regulatory consequences for the AI system's use, qualifying it as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The AI system's involvement is pivotal as it triggered the regulatory threats and the cessation of the AI legal defense effort.
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Real Lawyers Stop a Robot Lawyer Having Its Day in Court

2023-01-26
PC Magazine
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (robot lawyer) was involved in a planned use case that could have led to legal and regulatory issues, but the event did not result in any realized harm or incident. The threats of prosecution and legal challenges represent a potential regulatory or legal risk, but since the AI system was not deployed and no harm occurred, this does not qualify as an AI Incident or AI Hazard. The article mainly provides context on legal and governance challenges related to AI use in law, which fits the category of Complementary Information.
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AI lawyer won't defend anyone in court after all as creator receives jail threat

2023-01-26
Daily Star
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly mentioned and intended to be used in a real-world legal defense scenario, which qualifies as AI system involvement. However, the event only reports the postponement of the AI system's deployment due to legal threats, with no actual harm or violation of rights having occurred. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident. The legal threats and postponement indicate a plausible risk of harm or legal issues if the AI system were used, making this an AI Hazard. Since the event focuses on the potential for harm rather than realized harm, it is classified as an AI Hazard.
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Jail threats stop AI 'robot lawyer' from making its debut in court | Engadget

2023-01-26
engadget
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article details a planned use of an AI system to provide legal representation in court, which was halted due to threats of legal penalties. The AI system is clearly involved, and its intended use in a sensitive legal context could plausibly lead to harm, such as unauthorized practice of law or misguidance of defendants, which would constitute violations of legal rights or harm to individuals. However, since the AI system was not actually used in court and no harm has occurred, this is not an AI Incident but an AI Hazard. The legal threats and postponement highlight the credible risk of harm if the AI were used as intended.
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First AI-powered robot lawyer won't be used in court due to jail threats

2023-01-26
TechSpot
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is explicitly involved, as the 'robot lawyer' uses AI text generators to provide legal arguments. The event stems from the intended use of the AI system in court, which was stopped due to threats of legal consequences. Although no harm has occurred, the legal threats and potential prosecution represent a plausible risk of harm related to unauthorized practice of law and interference with judicial processes. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard because the AI system's use could plausibly lead to legal harm, but no incident has materialized yet.
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AI-powered "robot" lawyer won't argue in court after jail threats

2023-01-26
CBS News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (robot lawyer) was intended to be used in court to assist a defendant, which involves AI system use. However, the event describes the cancellation of this use due to legal threats, so no direct or indirect harm has occurred. The AI system's involvement could plausibly lead to harms such as unauthorized legal practice or disruption of legal processes if used without consent or proper regulation. Since no harm has materialized but there is a credible risk, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. It is not Complementary Information because the main focus is not on updates or responses to a past incident but on the planned use and its cancellation. It is not Unrelated because the AI system and its potential impact are central to the event.
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DoNotPay's AI lawyer stunt cancelled after multiple state bar associations object

2023-01-27
Mashable
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (DoNotPay's AI chatbot powered by ChatGPT) was intended to be used in court to represent a defendant, which involves the use of AI in a high-stakes legal context. The event did not result in actual harm because the experiment was cancelled before proceeding, but the objections from state bar associations and the threat of criminal charges indicate a credible risk of harm related to unauthorized practice of law and potential legal violations. Therefore, this event constitutes an AI Hazard, as it plausibly could have led to an AI Incident involving legal and rights violations if it had proceeded.
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DoNotPay's AI lawyer stunt cancelled after multiple state bar associations object

2023-01-27
Mashable ME
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (DoNotPay's AI chatbot) intended for use in a courtroom setting, which is a novel and sensitive application. The AI's use was planned but cancelled due to legal threats, indicating a credible risk of harm such as unauthorized practice of law and potential negative outcomes for defendants relying on AI legal advice. No actual harm occurred since the experiment was aborted. Therefore, this is an AI Hazard because the AI system's intended use could plausibly lead to harm, but no incident has yet occurred. The article also discusses broader concerns about AI in legal settings, supporting the classification as a hazard rather than an incident or complementary information.
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Remember that AI robot lawyer set to appear in court? Its debut is now on hold; Here's why

2023-01-26
Mashable ME
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (DoNotPay's AI lawyering app) is explicitly mentioned and intended to be used in court to provide legal advice, which is a regulated activity. The threat of jail time from State Bar prosecutors indicates that the use of the AI system in this way could violate laws against unauthorized practice of law, which is a legal harm. Since the AI system's courtroom debut is on hold and no actual unauthorized practice or harm has occurred, this event is best classified as an AI Hazard, reflecting the plausible risk of legal harm if the AI system were used as planned.
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DoNotPay Retires 'Robot Lawyer' Before It Even Has Its First Case

2023-01-26
Gizmodo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (the 'robot lawyer' powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT) intended for real-time courtroom use. However, the system was never actually used in a live case due to legal threats. No harm occurred, but the potential for unauthorized practice of law and related legal consequences represents a plausible risk of harm if the AI had been deployed. Since the AI system's development and intended use could plausibly lead to legal and regulatory harms, but no harm has yet materialized, this fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The event is not merely complementary information because it centers on the legal risks and abandonment of the AI system's deployment, which is a credible potential harm scenario.
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First AI-powered robot lawyer won't be used in court due to...

2023-01-26
TechSpot
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system intended for use in legal defense, which could have led to legal and ethical issues if deployed. However, since the AI lawyer was not actually used in court and no harm (such as injury, rights violations, or disruption) occurred, this does not qualify as an AI Incident. Nor does it present a clear and credible plausible risk of harm in the near future beyond regulatory concerns, so it is not an AI Hazard. The main focus is on the societal and governance response (legal threats, regulatory scrutiny) to the AI system's intended use, making this Complementary Information that provides context on AI governance and challenges in legal AI applications.
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A Startup CEO Explained Why He Abandoned A Controversial Plan To Use An AI-Powered "Robot Lawyer" In Traffic Court

2023-01-26
BuzzFeed News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system was intended to be used in a legal setting to assist a defendant, which involves AI system use. However, the AI system was never actually deployed in court, and no harm or violation of rights occurred. The threat of jail time and investigations indicates potential legal and ethical risks, but these remain hypothetical as the experiment was stopped. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Hazard because it plausibly could have led to legal violations or harm if the AI system had been used, but no realized harm occurred.
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DoNotPays AI lawyer stunt cancelled after multiple state bar associations object (Mashable!)

2023-01-27
Tech Investor News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (the DoNotPay AI chatbot) was intended to be used in court to represent a defendant, which could have led to legal and rights-related issues if it had proceeded. Since the event was cancelled before any harm or legal violation occurred, it represents a plausible risk rather than an actual incident. Therefore, it qualifies as an AI Hazard because the AI system's use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident involving violations of legal or professional rights, but no harm has yet materialized.
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A.I. chatbot lawyer backs away from first court case defense after threats from 'State Bar prosecutors'

2023-01-26
Fortune
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system was explicitly involved as the planned tool for legal defense using large language models. However, the AI was not actually used in court, and no harm or legal violation occurred. The event centers on the potential legal and regulatory risks of deploying AI in courtrooms, which could plausibly lead to incidents if pursued. The company's decision to halt the plan and focus on consumer rights products is a governance response. Thus, the event does not describe an AI Incident or Hazard but rather complementary information about societal and legal responses to AI use in law.
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AI blocked from first court date after threats from 'multiple' bar associations

2023-01-26
Washington Examiner
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is explicitly involved, as the company planned to use AI-generated legal arguments and real-time assistance in court. The event stems from the intended use of the AI system. Although no harm has yet occurred, the threats and investigations from bar associations indicate that unauthorized use of AI in court could plausibly lead to legal and regulatory harms, including violations of legal practice regulations and potential disruption of court proceedings. Since the AI system's use was prevented before any harm occurred, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The article focuses on the potential risks and regulatory responses rather than actual harm or incident.
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What Happened When a Startup Tried to Bring an AI Chatbot to Traffic Court

2023-01-26
Jalopnik
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system designed to assist in legal representation, which is a use of AI. However, the experiment was cancelled before any real-world deployment or harm occurred. There is no indication that the AI caused injury, legal violations, or other harms. The main issue is the plausible legal risk and regulatory investigation that could have led to harm if the experiment proceeded. Since no harm materialized but there was a credible risk of legal and ethical issues, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The article focuses on the potential and regulatory challenges rather than actual harm or incident.
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"Robot lawyer" pulled from first court case over jail time threats

2023-01-27
MyBroadband
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly mentioned and involves AI text generators assisting in legal defense. The event stems from the intended use of the AI system, but no actual harm or legal violation has occurred yet. The threats of prosecution and jail time are regulatory responses to the potential unauthorized practice of law using AI, indicating concerns about future risks. Since the AI system was not deployed and no harm materialized, this does not qualify as an AI Incident or AI Hazard. Instead, the article primarily discusses societal and governance responses to AI in legal contexts, fitting the definition of Complementary Information.
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Startup's Plans for Robot Lawyer Nixed After CEO Threatened With Jail

2023-01-25
Futurism
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (robot lawyer) is explicitly involved as it was intended to be used in court to assist defendants. The CEO's threat of jail and the case postponement stem from the use of this AI system. However, there is no indication that any harm (physical, legal rights violation, or other) has actually occurred yet. The event mainly concerns the plausible legal risks and regulatory pushback against the AI system's deployment in court, which could lead to harm if pursued. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard because it plausibly could lead to harm related to legal rights or operational disruption, but no harm has yet materialized.
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Bar Associations Threaten Pro-Se Litigant, Aided by AI, with UPL Suits

2023-01-26
Reason
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article discusses AI systems used to generate legal arguments for pro-se litigants and the resulting threats of legal action from bar associations for unauthorized practice of law. While AI is clearly involved, no actual harm (such as injury, rights violations, or disruption) has occurred. The main narrative centers on the regulatory and societal response to AI's role in legal services, including warnings and threats of prosecution. This fits the definition of Complementary Information, as it provides context and updates on governance and societal reactions to AI use, rather than describing a realized AI Incident or a plausible AI Hazard.
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First AI Lawyer in Real Court Canceled by DoNotPay; CEO Explains Why

2023-01-25
Tech Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (the AI lawyer) was explicitly involved and intended to be used in a real court case, which implies AI system use. However, the event describes a cancellation before the AI system was actually deployed in court, and no harm or violation has yet occurred. The legal threats and potential imprisonment represent a credible risk that the AI system's use could lead to legal harm or rights violations if pursued. Therefore, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it plausibly could lead to an AI Incident if the AI lawyer were used despite legal opposition. It is not Complementary Information because the main focus is not on responses to a past incident but on the cancellation and legal threat. It is not an AI Incident because no harm has yet materialized.
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If The AI Lawyer You Built Can't Keep You Out Of Jail, Maybe It's Time To Hire A Real Lawyer

2023-01-25
Techdirt
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly discusses an AI system (DoNotPay) designed to provide legal assistance, which has been used and promoted for tasks beyond its capability, including courtroom representation and serious legal matters. The AI's shortcomings have led to questionable and potentially harmful advice, such as encouraging defamation threats, which can cause real harm to users. The CEO's legal troubles for unauthorized practice of law further indicate the system's misuse and associated risks. These factors demonstrate that the AI system's use has directly or indirectly led to harm or risk of harm to individuals' legal rights and wellbeing, fitting the definition of an AI Incident.
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DoNotPay Discontinues Legal Products, CEO Threatened With Jail Time Following GPT-in-Court Proposal | Texas Lawyer

2023-01-25
Law.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (GPT-3.5 powered chatbot) was used in a legal setting to represent a defendant, which is a direct use of AI leading to institutional and legal harm (threats of jail time, discontinuation of products). The harm is related to violations or challenges within the legal framework and operational disruption of the company, which fits the criteria for an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential hazard or complementary information but involves realized harm linked to AI use.
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Now AI Can Defend You In Court - ValueWalk

2023-01-27
ValueWalk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system designed to assist in legal defense, with its use currently delayed by legal threats. There is no indication that the AI system has caused any injury, rights violations, or other harms yet. The article focuses on the potential use and legal challenges, not on realized harm. Therefore, this situation represents a plausible risk of harm or legal issues arising from AI use in court, qualifying it as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. It is not merely complementary information because the main focus is on the potential for harm and legal challenges, not on responses or ecosystem updates.
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AI Robot Lawyer Just Got Disbarred By Its Creator Before Its First Court Case

2023-01-26
HotHardware
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (the robot lawyer) is explicitly involved, and its use was intended in a real court case. However, the AI was disbarred by its creator before any actual use, so no harm or legal violation has occurred. The event reflects a precautionary measure to avoid potential harm or legal issues, thus representing a plausible risk scenario rather than an incident. Therefore, it qualifies as Complementary Information about governance and societal response to AI in legal contexts rather than an AI Incident or Hazard.
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Lawyers Rejoice Over Killing AI Court Hearing That None Of Them Would Touch With 10-Foot Pole

2023-01-27
Above the Law
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (DoNotPay) used to assist with legal defense in traffic court. However, the AI's attempt to autonomously argue a case was halted before any harm occurred. The concerns raised are about transparency, legal ethics, and the unlicensed practice of law, not about actual harm caused by the AI system. There is no indication that the AI caused injury, rights violations, or other harms defined under AI Incident. Nor does the article describe a credible risk of future harm that would qualify as an AI Hazard. Instead, it focuses on the societal and professional reactions to the AI's proposed use, fitting the definition of Complementary Information.
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DoNotPay's CEO says threat of 'jail for 6 months' means plan to debut AI 'robot lawyer' in courtroom is on ice

2023-01-26
Business Insider Nederland
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is explicitly involved (DoNotPay's AI 'robot lawyer' using ChatGPT technology). The event concerns the planned use of this AI system in court, which was halted due to threats of legal consequences. No actual harm (such as injury, rights violations, or disruption) has occurred, but the potential for harm (unauthorized practice of law, legal violations) is credible and plausible if the AI were deployed as planned. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard, reflecting a plausible future harm scenario rather than an incident or complementary information.
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Jail threats stop AI robot lawyer from making its debut in court (Mariella Moon/Engadget)

2023-01-26
Tech Investor News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly mentioned as being used to assist in legal representation, which qualifies as AI system involvement. However, the event describes a postponement due to legal threats, not an incident where the AI caused harm or a hazard where harm is plausible. There is no direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system, nor a credible risk of harm described. The main focus is on the regulatory and legal response to the AI's intended use, which is best classified as Complementary Information about societal and governance responses to AI deployment.
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A robot was scheduled to argue in court, then came the jail threats

2023-01-26
Georgia Public Broadcasting
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes the planned use of AI systems to assist in legal defense, which was stopped due to threats of legal action. The AI system's involvement is clear, as it generates courtroom arguments. However, no direct or indirect harm has materialized; rather, the event centers on the plausible future risk of unauthorized practice of law and related legal consequences. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard because the AI system's use could plausibly lead to legal and regulatory harms, but no incident has yet occurred.
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Traffic court defendants lose their 'robot lawyer'

2023-01-26
ABA Journal - Law News Now
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article discusses the intended use of an AI chatbot for legal assistance and the subsequent decision to halt its deployment due to legal risks. There is no indication that the AI system caused any injury, rights violations, or other harms. The AI system's involvement is in development and intended use, but no harm has occurred or is described as imminent. Therefore, this event does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. Instead, it provides contextual information about societal and governance responses to AI in legal services, fitting the definition of Complementary Information.
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Scared By Lawsuits, DoNotPay's AI Robot Lawyer Is Already Shutting Down - TechTheLead

2023-01-27
TechTheLead - Technology for tomorrow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (robot lawyer) was intended to be used in a way that could have led to violations of legal procedures and possibly human rights (e.g., unauthorized legal representation, deception in court). However, since the AI was not actually used in court and no harm materialized, this event represents a credible potential for harm rather than an actual incident. Therefore, it qualifies as an AI Hazard due to the plausible future harm from the AI system's intended use and the legal risks involved.
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A Bad Week for DoNotPay and Its Robot Lawyer, But It Should Not Reflect on Self-Help Legal Tech

2023-01-26
LawSites
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article involves AI systems in the form of DoNotPay's legal self-help tools, which are AI or AI-adjacent systems. However, the event described is the cessation of a publicity stunt and criticism of the tools' effectiveness and AI authenticity, without any reported harm or legal violation occurring due to the AI's use or malfunction. The threats from bar officials are mentioned but not detailed or confirmed as actual legal actions or harm caused by the AI system. The article mainly provides an update and critique on the state of AI legal tech tools, their limitations, and the company's response, which fits the definition of Complementary Information rather than an Incident or Hazard.
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A robot was scheduled to argue in court, then came the jail threats

2023-01-25
KGOU 106.3
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system was explicitly involved—the 'robot lawyer' powered by AI text generators. The event stems from the intended use of the AI system in court, which was halted due to threats of prosecution. No direct or indirect harm has yet occurred, but the legal threats and regulatory investigations indicate a plausible risk of harm related to unauthorized practice of law and potential legal consequences. The event does not describe an actual AI Incident because no harm materialized, nor is it merely complementary information since the main focus is on the potential legal risks and the abandonment of the AI use. It is not unrelated because AI is central to the story. Hence, the classification as AI Hazard is appropriate.
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"ChatGPT" برای تنظیم خودش لایحه نوشت!

2023-01-28
ایسنا
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (ChatGPT) in drafting legislation, which is a use of AI in a governance context. However, there is no direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system described in the article. The article primarily provides information about societal and governance responses to AI, including legislative efforts and education of lawmakers. Therefore, it fits the definition of Complementary Information, as it enhances understanding of AI governance developments without reporting an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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نخستین وکالت "هوش مصنوعی وکیل" به تعویق افتاد

2023-01-26
IRIB NEWS AGENCY
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (DoNotPay's AI legal assistant) intended to act as a lawyer in court, which is a clear AI system involvement. The event stems from the intended use of the AI system, which has not yet occurred due to legal threats and postponement. No actual harm or legal violation has occurred yet, but the legal threats from state attorneys indicate a credible risk of legal or regulatory harm if the AI system were to be used as planned. Thus, the event describes a plausible future harm scenario (AI Hazard) rather than an incident with realized harm. It is not complementary information because the main focus is on the postponement due to legal threats, not on responses to a past incident. It is not unrelated because the AI system and its legal use are central to the event.
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متا از چت‌بات ChatGPT به دلیل امکان ارائه‌ی اطلاعات نادرست، انتقاد کرد

2023-01-24
زومیت
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article primarily provides expert commentary and contextual information about AI systems like ChatGPT and Meta's AI efforts. It highlights potential risks of misinformation but does not describe any realized harm or specific event where AI caused injury, rights violations, or other harms. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. Instead, it fits the definition of Complementary Information as it offers insights, expert views, and context about AI risks and developments without reporting a new harm or imminent threat.
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اپلیکیشنی که تقلبی بودن مقاله‌ها را لو می‌دهد

2023-01-26
پایگاه خبری صبح تازه
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article focuses on the creation and deployment of GPTZero, an AI tool to detect AI-generated text, as a response to the challenges posed by ChatGPT's ability to generate content. There is no indication that the use or malfunction of these AI systems has directly or indirectly caused harm as defined by the framework. The article highlights the potential problem of AI-generated plagiarism but does not describe an actual incident of harm. It also mentions OpenAI's commitment to ethical use. Thus, this is best classified as Complementary Information, providing context and societal response to AI-related challenges rather than reporting an AI Incident or Hazard.
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حضور هوش مصنوعی به‌عنوان وکیل در دادگاه منتفی شد

2023-01-27
زومیت
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system was involved in the planned use as a robotic lawyer, which would have directly influenced legal proceedings. However, since the project was cancelled before deployment and no harm or legal violation occurred, there is no realized harm. The event highlights a plausible risk of legal and regulatory harm if such AI use were to proceed, but no incident took place. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard, reflecting a credible potential for harm related to the AI system's use in legal defense that was averted due to external legal constraints.
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ناشران علمی ChatGPT را نویسنده نمی‌دانند - تک ناک - اخبار دنیای تکنولوژی

2023-01-28
تک ناک - اخبار دنیای تکنولوژی
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article primarily focuses on policy and ethical positions regarding the use of ChatGPT in scientific publishing and education. It does not describe any event where the development, use, or malfunction of ChatGPT or any AI system has directly or indirectly caused harm or a plausible risk of harm. Instead, it provides complementary information about ongoing societal and governance responses to AI in academia, such as publishers' guidelines and educational adjustments. Therefore, it fits the definition of Complementary Information rather than an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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El juicio real con un 'abogado robot' tendrá que esperar: amenazan con cárcel al creador del chatbot si lo hace

2023-01-27
20 minutos
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (the legal assistant chatbot) was explicitly involved in the planned use for real court cases. However, no actual harm (such as injury, rights violations, or other harms) has occurred yet. The legal threat and postponement indicate a plausible risk of harm or legal violation if the AI were used as intended. Therefore, this event represents an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to harm or legal issues, but no incident has materialized.
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Este ingeniero de Stanford va a llevar al paro a miles de abogados: "Su trabajo ahora es inútil"

2023-01-27
El Confidencial
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly discusses an AI system (DoNotPay) that is used to automate legal claims and negotiations, including a planned but canceled attempt to use AI assistance in a real court trial. The AI system is in active use and has caused financial recoveries, but there is no report of harm or violation of rights caused by the AI. The legal threat of imprisonment is related to regulatory issues rather than harm caused by the AI. The article mainly provides background, context, and discussion of societal and legal responses to AI in law, fitting the definition of Complementary Information rather than an Incident or Hazard.
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CEO de empresa que propuso una IA abogada es amenazado con 6 meses de cárcel

2023-01-27
El Comercio Perú
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes a situation where an AI legal representation system was announced but not deployed due to legal threats. The AI system is clearly involved, but no harm has occurred or is described as plausibly imminent from the AI system itself. The main focus is on the legal and regulatory pushback against the AI system's use, which fits the definition of Complementary Information as it details governance responses and societal reactions to AI deployment. There is no direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system, nor a credible plausible future harm described that would qualify as an AI Hazard.
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Abogado con IA no debutará en los tribunales de Nueva York ante reclamos de la colegiatura

2023-01-26
RPP noticias
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (DoNotPay's legal bot) was intended for use in a real legal defense, which involves the AI system's use. However, due to threats of legal action, the deployment was canceled before any harm occurred. The event does not describe realized harm but indicates a credible risk of harm related to unauthorized legal practice and potential violations of legal rights if the AI were used improperly. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident involving violations of legal rights or unauthorized practice of law.
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Así funciona el primer abogado robot con inteligencia artificial que quiere representarnos en los juicios

2023-01-26
ComputerHoy.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is explicitly involved: an AI-powered 'robot lawyer' using advanced language models to assist in court. The event stems from the intended use of this AI system in legal proceedings. No actual harm or legal violation has occurred yet, as the first case was postponed due to legal threats. However, the AI system's deployment in courts could plausibly lead to violations of legal frameworks, unauthorized practice of law, or harm to defendants' rights. Thus, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, reflecting credible potential for harm, but not an AI Incident since no harm has materialized.
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El primer abogado robot del mundo tendrá su debut en un caso de violación de normas de tránsito - MDZ Online

2023-01-27
mdz
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved in the use phase, actively participating in a court case by advising the defendant. This could impact the defendant's legal rights and the fairness of the trial, which relates to potential violations of human rights or legal obligations. Although no harm is reported yet, the AI's role in legal defense could plausibly lead to harm if it provides incorrect or inadequate advice, affecting the defendant's rights. However, since the event is about the AI's deployment and potential impact rather than a realized harm, it is best classified as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident.
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El próximo 22 de febrero en EE.UU se pondrá a prueba un abogado robot

2023-01-24
Diario El Día
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system explicitly described as assisting in a legal defense in real time, which qualifies as AI system involvement. However, there is no indication that the AI's use has caused any direct or indirect harm yet. The event is a planned demonstration and legal experiment rather than a report of harm or malfunction. The article discusses legal and regulatory challenges and potential future impacts but does not describe realized harm or violations. Therefore, this event is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides context and updates on AI use in legal settings without reporting an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Amenazan con 6 meses de cárcel al dueño de una empresa que propuso una IA abogada gratuita

2023-01-26
Business Insider
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system was explicitly involved, intended to be used in legal defense. However, no actual harm has occurred since the AI was never used in court. The event centers on the potential legal and regulatory risks of deploying such an AI system, with credible threats of criminal penalties if it proceeded. This constitutes a plausible risk of harm related to the AI system's use, but no realized harm is reported. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. It is not merely complementary information because the main focus is on the potential legal consequences and the project's cancellation due to these threats, indicating a credible risk of harm.
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2023-01-26
esdelatino.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly involves an AI system (the AI-powered robot lawyer) designed to assist in legal defense. The system's use was planned but postponed due to legal threats, indicating regulatory and legal challenges. No actual harm or violation has occurred yet, but the potential for harm exists if the AI system were used in court without legal approval, such as unauthorized practice of law or procedural violations. Thus, the event describes a credible risk of future harm related to the AI system's use, fitting the definition of an AI Hazard. It is not Complementary Information because the main focus is on the planned use and its postponement due to legal threats, not on responses to a past incident. It is not an AI Incident because no harm has materialized.
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Robot umjetne inteligencije će sljedeći mjesec prvi put braniti optuženog na sudu

2023-01-26
Klix.ba
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is explicitly involved in the use phase, assisting a defendant in court. While this is a novel and potentially impactful application, the article does not describe any realized harm such as injury, rights violations, or disruption. The legal community's lack of support and the limited legality in some courts suggest potential risks, but these remain speculative at this stage. Hence, the event fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI's use could plausibly lead to harm in the future, but no direct or indirect harm has yet occurred.
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Robot će prvi put braniti optuženog na sudu

2023-01-26
CazinNET
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (robot lawyer) is explicitly described as being used in a court trial to assist a defendant by generating real-time spoken responses. Although no harm has yet occurred, the AI's involvement in legal defense could plausibly lead to violations of human rights or legal obligations if the AI provides incorrect or inappropriate guidance. The article highlights that the robot lawyer is legally permitted only in some courts, implying regulatory and ethical concerns. Since the event concerns the first deployment of this AI system in court and the potential for harm is credible but not yet realized, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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Kako će se snaći na sudu: Robot vještačke inteligencije će sljedeći mjesec prvi put braniti optuženog

2023-01-26
Srpskainfo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (robot lawyer) actively participating in a legal proceeding to assist a defendant. However, there is no indication that any harm has occurred or that the AI system has malfunctioned or caused injury, rights violations, or other harms. The article describes a novel application and upcoming use of AI in court, which may raise legal and ethical questions but does not report any realized harm or incident. Therefore, this is not an AI Incident or AI Hazard but rather a significant development in AI use, fitting the category of Complementary Information as it provides context and updates on AI deployment in society and legal systems.
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Prvi "robot advokat" uskoro će braniti optuženog pred sudom: Ko je odgovoran ako pogriješi - Akta.ba

2023-01-25
Akta.ba
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (the 'robot lawyer') being used in a real court case, which qualifies as an AI system involvement. However, there is no indication that the AI system has caused any injury, legal violation, or other harm so far. The concerns raised are about potential misuse, legality, and ethical issues, which imply plausible future harm but not realized harm. Therefore, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to harm in the future, but no incident has yet occurred.
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Robot umjetne inteligencije će sljedeći mjesec prvi put braniti optuženog na sudu - Centralna.ba

2023-01-26
Centralna.ba
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the use of an AI system (robot lawyer) actively participating in a legal proceeding by listening to court arguments and advising the defendant in real time. This is a direct use of AI in a context that can affect legal outcomes and individual rights. However, the article does not report any harm or violation resulting from this use yet; it is a first-time deployment with outcomes to be observed. Therefore, it represents a plausible future risk or impact scenario rather than a realized harm. Hence, it qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident.
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İlk kez sanık avukatı olmaya hazırlanan yapay zekaya tehdit yağdı

2023-01-30
TRT haber
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (DoNotPay's AI legal assistant) is explicitly involved, designed to provide real-time courtroom advice to defendants. The use of this AI system in courtrooms is currently illegal in many US states, and legal authorities have threatened criminal prosecution, indicating regulatory and legal risks. No actual harm such as injury, rights violations, or disruption has occurred yet, but the potential for harm through unauthorized legal practice or courtroom disruption is credible. Hence, this event is best classified as an AI Hazard, reflecting plausible future harm due to the AI system's intended use and regulatory conflict.
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İlk kez sanık avukatı olmaya hazırlanan yapay zekaya tehdit yağdı

2023-01-30
Yeni Çağ Gazetesi
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article discusses an AI system intended to assist defendants during trials, which involves AI use in a sensitive legal context. The system's deployment has triggered threats of legal action, indicating regulatory concern about its use. However, there is no indication that the AI system has caused direct or indirect harm such as violations of rights or disruption of court proceedings. The threats and regulatory warnings suggest a plausible risk of harm if the AI were used in court, but since no harm has materialized, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. It is not merely complementary information because the main focus is on the potential legal consequences and risks associated with the AI system's use, not on responses to past incidents or general AI ecosystem updates.
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Yapay zeka avukata barolardan tepki yağdı

2023-01-29
Haber Sitesi ODATV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article clearly involves an AI system designed to act as a legal assistant in court, which is a direct use of AI. The legal threats and warnings from bar associations indicate that the AI's use could plausibly lead to violations of legal and professional standards, potentially causing harm to the justice process or individuals' rights if allowed. Since the AI will not be used in the upcoming hearing due to these threats, no actual harm has occurred yet. Therefore, this situation fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it plausibly could lead to an AI Incident if the AI were used without proper authorization or safeguards.
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Avukat olmaya hazırlanan yapay zekaya tehdit yağdı - Türkiye Gazetesi

2023-01-30
Türkiye
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system was intended to be used in a legal proceeding, which could have led to violations of legal norms and possibly human rights or judicial integrity if it had been deployed. However, since the AI was not actually used and no harm occurred, this event represents a credible potential for harm rather than realized harm. Therefore, it qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The threats and legal warnings indicate the plausible risk of harm from the AI's use in this context.
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2023-01-30
Yeni Alanya Gazetesi
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system designed to act as a legal assistant in court, which is a clear AI system involvement. The event stems from the intended use of the AI system. Although no harm has yet occurred, the legal threats and warnings from bar associations indicate a credible risk of legal violations and potential harm to the justice system if the AI is used improperly. Since the AI system has not yet been deployed in court and no direct harm has occurred, this is not an AI Incident. The event is not merely complementary information because it focuses on the potential legal and regulatory risks and threats related to the AI system's use. Therefore, the classification is AI Hazard.