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Court Witness Used AI-Coached Smartglasses, Then Blamed ChatGPT
A UK court threw out testimony after discovering a witness was receiving real-time AI coaching through smartglasses, claiming he had no idea his legal team had arranged the setup—a case that exposes how AI is changing courtroom dynamics.
Key Takeaways
- A UK judge threw out testimony after discovering a witness was receiving real-time AI coaching through smartglasses during proceedings
- The smartglasses system displayed AI-generated suggested answers in the wearer's field of vision, fed by a live audio transcript of the court
- The technology needed is commercially available and far simpler to deploy than previous courtroom coaching methods
- Courts in multiple jurisdictions are now developing RF detection and device protocols to prevent AI-assisted testimony
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