Jerome Dewald, representing himself in an employment dispute, attempted to use an AI-generated avatar to present his arguments before the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division. The AI avatar, designed to deliver a polished presentation, was introduced without prior disclosure to the court. Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels halted the video upon realizing its nature, expressing displeasure over the lack of transparency. Dewald later apologized, explaining that he used the AI to overcome personal public speaking challenges.
