A London High Court judge found a witness used smart glasses linked to his phone to receive live coaching while giving evidence, and ruled his testimony unreliable. The incident involved audible interference, phone calls to a contact named 'abra kadabra', and the witness blaming ChatGPT when the phone broadcast a voice.
— Shows how off‑the‑shelf AR/AI tools can undercut courtroom procedures and may force new rules on device use, evidence handling, and disclosure of assisted testimony.
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2026.03.13
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Judge Raquel Agnello KC’s finding that Laimonas Jakstys’ smart glasses were connected to his phone and used to receive assistance during cross‑examination (January trial).
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