Aug 12, 2026 – 12.22pmWorkers have started using artificial intelligence coaching in the witness box to provide favourable answers in workplace disputes, critically compromising their cases when exposed but with no other penalty.The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal last week threw out a chef’s racial vilification claim against his boss after it caught him using AI-prepared answers during cross-examination by secretly stashing them on the floor of the witness stand.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Case thrown out after claimant caught using AI coaching in witness box
The sheriff was called after a worker was caught secretly stashing AI-prepared answers during cross-examination of his workplace discrimination claim.
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NSW tribunal dismissed a chef's racial vilification claim after discovering he used AI-generated answers concealed in the witness box. AI coaching emerging in workplace disputes signals governance gaps—organizations must define detection protocols and audit practices for witness credibility.
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