According to an article on Urbanactive, federal judges in the Western District of North Carolina, including Charlotte, have issued an order limiting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal filings. The order, issued in June 2024, prohibits using AI platforms like ChatGPT for drafting legal briefs and memoranda. It requires attorneys to certify that no AI tools were used, except for those specialized in legal search engines. The decision follows incidents where AI-generated documents contained errors or cited non-existent laws, raising concerns about the reliability of such tools in legal proceedings. Non-compliance with the order could result in sanctions or dismissal of cases. The move reflects growing caution in the legal community about AI's role and the necessity of human oversight in legal documentation. Former federal judge Paul W. Grimm, now a professor at Duke Law School, noted the rapid impact of generative AI since its emergence and suggested that the regulations might evolve over time. Other states are also considering similar restrictions.