LSU coach Lane Kiffin was asking ChatGPT for legal advice, friend says
Lane Kiffin's friend and noted sports attorney Tom Mars said the LSU coach would respond to legal discussions with ChatGPT-generated responses.
LSU football coach Lane Kiffin turned to ChatGPT for legal advice during a critical moment, said his friend and prominent sports lawyer Tom Mars. Kiffin's program was embroiled in an unprecedented legal battle, with the SEC, NCAA, and various officials involved. Mars revealed that Kiffin sent him screenshots of ChatGPT's incorrect legal responses.
The coach, known for not following the rules, faced immense pressure, with the SEC threatening to kick LSU out if it didn't comply. Despite the risks, LSU initially fought to add former NFL players to its roster, eventually settling on a final 2026 roster that didn't include them. Mars advised Kiffin that a $91 million contract deserved the attention of a top-notch lawyer, not ChatGPT.
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, emphasizes that users should not rely on the AI chatbot for professional advice, as it is not a substitute for legal counsel.
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