Researchers warn AI could expose hidden loopholes in written law

Felix Ringe and Linus Folkerts argue that large language models can find exploitable inconsistencies in statutes at scale, in the same way they find flaws in software. They show examples from German law, such as an amendment that omits a required statutory reference, and say that lawmakers may need to use AI to harden legislation. Legal experts quoted in the piece agree the approach has merit but say human review is needed and many gaps have no real consequence.

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