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In a judgment of 20 February 2024, by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, a lawyer who had relied on case law generated by ChatGPT dodged a figurative bullet when the court found that, given the circumstances of the case, she should not be slapped with a special cost order in her personal capacity. A brief sum of the said judgment is provided below. This case echoes the warnings that have been given by various stakeholders around the world – schools, universities. places of employment, legal practitioners, law bodies, etc. – regarding the irresponsible use of AI. Lawyers, like other professionals, have been warned of the dangers associated with the irresponsible usage of AI, and particularly ChatGPT. Given the impact of technological advancements in various sectors and industries, it would be short-sighted to advise lawyers to steer clear of exploring tools and AI platforms – as the takeover by these tools, in the near future, is inevitable. At this stage, however, it is pivotal tha...