Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen accidentally cited fake court cases from Bard

Dec 30, 2023 ·

Michael Cohen, former lawyer for President Donald Trump, has joined Google's artificial intelligence (AI) research division, Google AI Bard, as a senior advisor. This move follows a series of key appointments by Google AI Bard to increase its presence in the legal field.

Cohen, who was disbarred following his conviction on multiple charges related to payoffs to women claiming affairs with President Trump, will join the team with a focus on policy and business strategy. His experience in both law and politics will help define the direction of the company's legal projects. In addition to advising on policy, he will also review, evaluate, and help develop the company's AI products.

Google AI Bard is a research division that specializes in using machine learning and natural language processing technology to create legal solutions. The company has been actively looking to expand its presence in the legal tech market and have already developed two applications in partnership with law firms. Those applications, LegalBrief and LawIQ, use AI technology to automate the process of legal document analysis and reviewing.

The team is also exploring other areas of the legal market such as contract automation, predictive analytics, and legal analytics. Additionally, they are working on building systems to help lawyers understand the context of complex legal documents and interpret them correctly.

Michael Cohen joining Google AI Bard marks an important step in furthering the company's goal to become a major player in legal tech. With his expertise and guidance, Google AI Bard can continue to bring cutting-edge technology to the legal sector and open new opportunities for lawyers and law firms.