What Are “Hallucinations” in AI – and Why Are They Dangerous in Legal Work?

AI tools like ChatGPT sound very confident. But they have a weakness: hallucinations.
This means the AI makes up facts, laws, or court rulings – while sounding completely sure.

Why is this so risky in legal matters?

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1. Wrong legal references
The AI may cite articles or laws that do not exist or do not apply.

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2. Costly decisions
HR managers or SME leaders may take wrong decisions on dismissals, salaries, or contracts.

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3. Liability risks
Acting on invented information can lead to legal disputes or financial loss.

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4. Restrictions by providers
ChatGPT and similar tools forbid legal use because of these issues.

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Conclusion:
Legal work requires 0% hallucinations and 100% verified Swiss law.
Safe legal bots use expert-verified content, strict rule-based checks, and Swiss legal sources – not improvisation.

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