Warnings about using artificial intelligence in land use

Here are 6 key points from the article:

AI’s Role in Land Use Law: AI tools are increasingly being used to search lengthy land use records and draft applications and briefs, leading to concerns about the diminished role of attorneys.
Hallucinations in AI: AI models like generative ones hallucinate by fabricating nonexistent laws, providing false case citations and inaccurate information that seem legitimate.
Oregon Court of Appeals Sanctions: The Oregon Court of Appeals fined an attorney $2,000 for using AI in an appellate brief that included hallucinations, highlighting an attorney’s duty to avoid perpetuating falsehoods.
LUBA’s Stance on AI Briefs: The Land Use Board of Appeals did not consider a self-represented petitioner’s brief that included false case citations, underscoring the necessity for “reasonable diligence” to verify sources.
Future Regulations on AI Use: There is a possibility that courts and administrative bodies will implement rules requiring AI-generated work to be validated and may impose sanctions or outright dismissals in cases of misuse.
Education and Responsibility: Attorneys and planners must educate clients about AI’s limitations and ensure responsibility for AI-generated materials to maintain legal integrity.