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SULLIVAN & CROMWELL APOLOGIZES TO BANKRUPTCY JUDGE FOR AI-GENERATED CITATION ERRORS

Wall Street's Sullivan & Cromwell admits AI citation errors in bankruptcy court filing

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By Alex RiveraApr 21, 2026 · 5:04 PM ET·1 min read
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SULLIVAN & CROMWELL APOLOGIZES TO BANKRUPTCY JUDGE FOR AI-GENERATED CITATION ERRORS

Sullivan & Cromwell, a major Wall Street law firm, filed an apology with a bankruptcy judge after submitting a court motion containing inaccurate citations generated by artificial intelligence, according to a filing in US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

The incident marks a high-profile stumble for one of the legal industry's most prestigious firms and underscores the risks finance teams face as AI tools proliferate across corporate operations. For CFOs managing legal spend and compliance, the case signals that even top-tier firms are still grappling with AI accuracy and oversight.

The filing did not specify which case was affected or the nature of the inaccurate citations. Sullivan & Cromwell has not yet responded to requests for additional comment on the matter.

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Sullivan & Cromwell, a major Wall Street law firm, filed an apology with a bankruptcy judge after submitting a court motion containing inaccurate citations generated by artificial intelligence
The incident marks a high-profile stumble for one of the legal industry's most prestigious firms and underscores the risks finance teams face as AI tools proliferate across corporate operations
For CFOs managing legal spend and compliance, the case signals that even top-tier firms are still grappling with AI accuracy and oversight
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