While AI initially appeared in courtrooms through bogus “hallucinated” cases the trend has taken a turn—driven by increasingly sophisticated AI video and audio tools. The video, first reported by local outlet ABC15, appears to be the first known example of a generative AI deepfake used in a victim impact statement. “That is not a real person.”The judge wasn’t pleased and reprimanded Dewald for failing to disclose that he had used AI software to aid his defense. “My intent was never to deceive but rather to present my arguments in the most efficient manner possible,” Dewald reportedly said in a letter to the judges. Lawyers across the country have reportedly used these large language models to help draft legal filings and collect information.