Deponent’s Use of A.I. to Answer Deposition Questions Barred; ChatGPT Was Not an Attorney | EDRM – Electronic Discovery Reference Model
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/deponent-s-use-of-a-i-to-answer-7503271/
Publish Date: 2026-04-28 15:31:00
Source Domain: www.jdsupra.com
Here are 7 key points from the article regarding the case of Jones v. Delta Air Lines, Inc.:
– In the case, Ms. Jones, who was pro se, used an AI platform named ChatGPT during her deposition.
– The court determined that her use of AI to answer questions during the deposition was not permissible.
– The court also clarified that since Jones was not represented by an attorney, she could not cite attorney-client privilege as a reason to refuse answering questions related to her use of AI.
– Despite multiple accommodations and deadlines, Jones failed to complete discovery which led to the dismissal of her case with prejudice.
– The deposition became contentious as Delta’s counsel raised issues about Jones’s use of AI and unauthorized recording during the deposition.
– The court explicitly stated Jones could not use AI tools like ChatGPT to assist her in answering deposition questions.
– The dismissal of Jones’s case was justified based on her persistent noncompliance with court orders and discovery obligations.
