Prosecutors used ChatGPT logs as evidence in the Palisades fire trial

Prosecutors in an arson trial used ChatGPT logs as evidence against a defendant, citing instances where he generated images of fire, asked about anger, and inquired about legal liability for fires caused by cigarettes. The jury was unconvinced and voted 10-2 in favor of the defense, resulting in a mistrial. One juror stated that ChatGPT logs were not proof of anything and that using chatbot conversations as evidence of character flaws was inappropriate. The case highlights questions about whether AI interaction logs constitute meaningful evidence in criminal proceedings.