Practice question
An AI-assisted legal-research output contains an apparently useful but nonexistent decision. The judge discovers the problem before signing. May the judge retain the citation merely because the system supplied it?
- Yes, the system's confidence proves authenticity
- Yes, nonexistent cases become binding when cited
- Yes, the vendor's disclaimer makes review unnecessary
- Yes, provided the citation format looks correct
- No, human oversight and the judge's own discernment require correcting the output before use
Legal references
- A.M. No. 25-11-28-SC, February 18, 2026, AI Governance Framework, Part II (human-centered use, transparency, accountability and fairness): https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/101138
- 2025 CJCA, Canon VI, Sections 5–6: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/100836
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