Stanford Expert's Affidavit Supporting AI Misinformation Law Faces Scrutiny for AI-Generated Errors

Professor Jeff Hancock's filing in support of Minnesota's deepfake law is accused of citing non-existent studies, raising questions about the role of AI in legal documents.

• Jeff Hancock, a Stanford professor, submitted an affidavit supporting Minnesota's law against using deepfakes in elections, which is being challenged in court.
• The affidavit included citations to studies that appear to be fabricated, with plaintiffs suggesting they were generated by AI tools like ChatGPT.
• Minnesota's law aims to criminalize the use of deepfakes in political campaigns, with penalties including fines and imprisonment for violators.
• The plaintiffs argue the law violates First Amendment rights and are using the affidavit's inaccuracies to question its credibility in court.
• The controversy highlights broader concerns about the reliability of AI tools and their potential misuse in critical contexts like legal proceedings.

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