Ex-Trump fixer Michael Cohen says AI created fake cases in court filing

Jan 1, 2024 ·

Ex-Trump "fixer" Michael Cohen claims that AI-generated fake criminal cases had been filed against him in a court filing this past December. The filing states that these fake cases were generated by an unknown entity using artificial intelligence, and they contain false accusations about Cohen’s involvement in illegal activities. According to the filing, the entity behind these false charges is using social media platforms to spread disinformation about Cohen and other people connected to the former president.

Cohen believes the entity is intentionally targeting him in order to discredit his credibility and damage his reputation. He also contends that the purpose of the false cases is to distract from the ongoing criminal investigation into Trump’s activities prior to his election. The filing further alleges that the person or organization behind the artificial intelligence-driven attacks has ties to the Russian government.

In addition to the bogus criminal cases, Cohen is concerned about other potential risks posed by the unknown entity’s use of AI. He thinks there could be “real world consequences for those targeted by the AI-created legal materials”, as well as the possibility that the material could be used to influence public opinion and disrupt the legal process.

The filing seeks a court order requiring the unknown entity to reveal its identity, so that Cohen can determine if any of the false charges constitute a violation of his rights. It also asks for an injunction to prevent the entity from continuing to use AI technology to produce false criminal cases against Cohen or anyone else. Finally, it calls for the court to take action to ensure that such practices are not repeated in the future.