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Former Bridging Finance co-owner chastised by judge for using AI to draft inaccurate legal filings

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An Ontario judge found businessman Gary Ng used AI-generated, inaccurate legal precedents to draft last-minute filings to prolong his multi-year bankruptcy proceedings in the Bridging Finance scandal. The ruling highlights misuse of AI in litigation, risks further delays, increased legal costs for creditors, and additional reputational and regulatory scrutiny for parties tied to the case.

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An Ontario judge found businessman Gary Ng used AI-generated, inaccurate legal precedents to draft last-minute filings to prolong his multi-year bankruptcy proceedings in the Bridging Finance scandal. The ruling highlights misuse of AI in litigation, risks further delays, increased legal costs for creditors, and additional reputational and regulatory scrutiny for parties tied to the case.

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