KPMG, one of the world's largest professional services firms, withdrew a published report on AI usage after it was found to contain apparent hallucinations — errors likely introduced by an AI system used in its preparation. The incident highlights a sharp irony: AI proving unreliable as a source of information about AI itself. It adds to a growing list of high-profile cases where AI-generated content has undermined the credibility of professional and institutional outputs.
In a rare legal incident, a judge found that attorneys on both sides of a case had used AI tools in their legal work. The judge responded by canceling the trial entirely and dismissing all lawyers involved. The case highlights growing judicial frustration with unchecked AI use in court filings and the serious professional consequences that can follow.