Episode 246 - Fake Facts, Real Consequences: The AI Authority Problem

When artificial intelligence speaks with confidence - but gets the facts wrong - what happens next? And how do you reduce the risk and spot fake facts?

In this episode, Dave and Mary explore the growing “AI authority problem”: our tendency to believe confidently delivered misinformation. Prompted by a recent case where AI-generated legal papers by a Ryanair employee derailed a €170,000 WRC claim, we unpack what happens when “fake facts” reach real-world settings like boardrooms, and HR departments.

 

Guests:

• Adrian Twomey, a Partner at Jacob and Twomey Solicitors LLP and employment law specialist
• Edmund Sutcliffe, Prinicpal at considrd consulting

 

Topics include:

• The Rise of AI Hallucinations in Legal Submissions
• Understanding AI Authority and Misinformation
• The Importance of Critical Thinking in AI Usage
• Human Oversight in AI Applications
• The Future of AI in Legal Practices
• Bias and Trust in AI Systems
• The Role of Doubt in Decision Making
• Critical Thinking in Workplace Investigations
• AI's Impact on HR Practices
• Consequences of AI in Legal Proceedings
• The Human Element in AI Decisions
• Key Takeaways for AI in HR

 

References

• “Ryanair flight attendant used alleged AI-generated legal papers in €170,000 discrimination claim, WRC hears” – The Irish Times
• The HR Room – Ep 241 – AI in HR: The Promise, The Peril & The Possibilities
• AI Critical Thinking for Smarter AI Engagement – A training course that Edmund has developed

 

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