AI Hallucinations and Professional Liability: Further lessons, this time from UK v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] UKUT 81 (IAC) – Gatehouse Chambers

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‘For the legal profession, Artificial intelligence has moved remarkably swiftly from novelty to utility within the past few years. Firms of solicitors are increasingly using, and indeed relying upon, large language models (‘LLMs’) and other generative AI-powered tools to assist with legal research, drafting and reviewing documents, disclosure, and case management. Used appropriately, these tools offer significant opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Used carelessly, they have the potential to generate no more than a professional negligence claim and a referral to the SRA or other legal regulatory body.’

Link: https://gatehouselaw.co.uk/ai-hallucinations-and-professional-liability-further-lessons-this-time-from-uk-v-secretary-of-state-for-the-home-department-2026-ukut-81-iac/