A recent court case in New York has highlighted the use of artificial intelligence in legal proceedings. Jerome Dewald, representing himself in an employment dispute, utilized an AI-generated avatar during a video livestream hearing to present his arguments. However, this move sparked controversy when the judge questioned whether the avatar was serving as legal counsel. Dewald, who is 74 years old and represented himself at the hearing, had created the digital replica himself and intended for it to clarify his case more effectively. The judge expressed her disapproval, highlighting that the court was not the appropriate platform for business ventures and that she was misled. Following this incident, Dewald apologized, acknowledging that the judges were quite upset by the event. While he initially intended to create a digital replica of himself, time constraints prevented him from doing so before the hearing. This case raises further concerns about the integration of AI in the legal sector as it has already been used for creating fictitious legal arguments and summaries of court rulings. The growing use of AI in law brings forth significant debate and scrutiny regarding its role within the legal profession.