Reality star Kim Kardashian has publicly stated that using ChatGPT to study for her law exams repeatedly resulted in incorrect answers and contributed to her failing multiple tests. The admission came during a recent interview with Vanity Fair, where Kardashian described the AI chatbot as a “frenemy” that she often yells at for providing misinformation.
The Reality of AI Study Assistance
Kardashian, who recently passed the First-Year Law Students’ Examination (the “baby bar”) after three previous failures, explained that ChatGPT’s guidance was consistently unreliable. She recounted instances where the chatbot gave her wrong information, leading to test failures. In one particularly bizarre exchange, the AI reportedly justified its errors by claiming it was “teaching [her] to trust [her] own instincts.”
This highlights a critical issue with current AI language models: while they can generate text convincingly, they are prone to factual inaccuracies. Relying on them for high-stakes academic preparation, such as law school exams, can be deeply counterproductive.
The Irony of AI’s “Lesson”
The chatbot’s self-justification – that it was teaching Kardashian to trust her own knowledge – is darkly ironic. It underscores the fact that AI tools should be used as supplements to learning, not replacements for critical thinking and verified information.
Disclosure and Context
It is worth noting that CNET’s parent company, Ziff Davis, is currently engaged in a legal dispute with OpenAI, alleging copyright infringement related to the training of their AI systems. This context doesn’t invalidate Kardashian’s experience, but it does remind us that the tech landscape is complex, and motivations aren’t always neutral.
Kardashian’s experience serves as a cautionary tale: AI tools like ChatGPT are powerful, but they are not infallible. Students and professionals who rely on them must do so with skepticism and verification.
