A partner asks two associates to independently research whether a non-compete clause is enforceable. Each queries the firm’s AI tool. One associate receives case law supporting enforcement, and the other finds authorities that suggest the clause is overbroad. Both memos land on the partner’s desk with opposite conclusions. This scenario is neither a one-time glitch nor a user error. New empirical data suggest that AI output inconsistency is prevalent in current, state-of-the-art GenAI technology.
