High Court judge to review AI-assisted report in harassment case amid anonymity concerns

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A High Court judge agreed to read a 43-page report prepared with an AI tool by a man seeking to halt his prosecution for harassment. The man, who cannot be named under a Circuit Court order, says he pleaded guilty after coercion and maintains that he is innocent. He is seeking a judicial review against the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Ms Justice Mary Rose Gearty raised concern that information submitted to the online tool could breach the anonymity order protecting the alleged victims. The man said his subscription account was linked to his email and that the service had assured him the material would not be shared online. The judge said she would review the report and indicate later in October whether a further hearing was needed; the judicial review had already been heard and its decision was reserved.