A tribunal has heard claims that the Home Office may have relied on "bogus" information generated through an "AI hallucination" when handling an asylum case. The allegation raises concerns about the use of artificial intelligence tools in immigration decision-making, where inaccurate AI-generated content could potentially affect the outcome of sensitive legal proceedings.

The article provides limited further detail on the specifics of the case, including which tribunal is hearing the matter or how the disputed information was allegedly produced. It adds to wider scrutiny of AI use within government departments, amid ongoing concerns about the reliability of AI systems when applied to high-stakes decisions such as asylum claims.