The first AI lawyer in real court has been canceled by DoNotPay.
The artificial intelligence company recently made a huge announcement, saying that its AI will play the role of a lawyer in an in-person ticket hearing.
DoNotPay was supposed to attend the court hearing in February, as reported by Gizmodo.
But, CEO Joshua Browder declined to disclose the exact courtroom and other details to protect the defendant's privacy.
Now, he suddenly postponed their court case. Here's why.
First AI Lawyer in Real Court Canceled
According to Browder's official Twitter announcement, State Bar prosecutors are threatening them if they bring their AI lawyer into a real courtroom.
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"Good morning! Bad news: after receiving threats from State Bar prosecutors," said DoNotPay's CEO.
He added that they could be imprisoned for up to six months if they followed through by bringing a "robot lawyer."
Good morning! Bad news: after receiving threats from State Bar prosecutors, it seems likely they will put me in jail for 6 months if I follow through with bringing a robot lawyer into a physical courtroom. DoNotPay is postponing our court case and sticking to consumer rights:
— Joshua Browder (@jbrowder1) January 25, 2023
"DoNotPay is postponing our court case and sticking to consumer rights," Joshua further stated.
The company's leader further shared that handling credit reports, canceled subscriptions, and other easier-to-fix online issues and usually disregarded.
Will DoNotPay Try It Again?
As of writing, Browder hasn't confirmed if they will try using their AI lawyer in a real court again.
But, based on his statements, it is unlikely that the company will pursue handling non-consumer rights legal products.
Joshua said that he realized that divorce agreements, defamation demand letters, and other non-consumer rights legal products are just distractions.
The CEO added that these would be completely removed from DoNotPay immediately so that they could focus on consumer rights.
"Thank you all for the feedback regarding the Airpods situation. As much as I love to experiment, I have to stay out of jail if I want to help people fight Comcast," said Browder.
There isn't a lawyer that will get out of bed to help you with a $400 refund.
Thank you all for the feedback regarding the Airpods situation. As much as I love to experiment, I have to stay out of jail if I want to help people fight Comcast!— Joshua Browder (@jbrowder1) January 25, 2023
Because of the sudden cancellation, many fans were saddened and disappointed.
If you want to see the entire Twitter thread of Joshua Browder, you can click this link.
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