On Tuesday, the South Korean won plunged against the U.S. dollar after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, causing the dollar to surge by as much as 2.7% against the won. Yoon accused opposition lawmakers of causing a political crisis and declared martial law to protect the country from North Korean communist forces and anti-state elements, marking the first imposition of martial law in the country since 1980. The move was met with criticism from opposition lawmakers and signifies the temporary military authority over the civilian population during a time of emergency.
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AI in courtrooms: Legal system grapples with GenAI challenges – Sasha Borissenko
There’s an irony in relying on artificial intelligence for justice, as the law is traditionally slow and relies on human judgment, while generative AI promises efficiency and accessibility. The author experienced a mix of doubt and fear regarding over-reliance on AI, noting it even cited a fictional case, wasting valuable time. This "AI hallucination" phenomenon has prompted warnings from the Law Society, indicating that lawyers have requested information on non-existent cases, highlighting the potential pitfalls...
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