Enforcement action · Virginia Supreme Court
Mast v. A.A.
Mast v. A.A. is an AI-related enforcement action involving Virginia Supreme Court. The Virginia Supreme Court distinguishes an 'engineered' outcome from an 'artificial intelligence hallucination' in the case of Mast v. A.A.
Action details
- Agency
- Virginia Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- VA
- Document type
- court opinion
- Topic
- ai safety
Summary
In the case of Mast v. A.A., the Virginia Supreme Court made a specific distinction regarding the nature of an event, stating it was not an 'artificial intelligence hallucination' but rather 'engineered'. This snippet, while brief, indicates judicial engagement with defining and differentiating AI-related phenomena within a legal context. This could set an early precedent for how courts categorize and attribute responsibility for outcomes potentially involving AI.
Primary source
https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10789956/mast-v-aa/ →Related Virginia Supreme Court actions
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Mast v. A.A.?
- In the case of Mast v. A.A., the Virginia Supreme Court made a specific distinction regarding the nature of an event, stating it was not an 'artificial intelligence hallucination' but rather 'engineered'. This snippet, while brief, indicates judicial engagement with defining and differentiating AI-related phenomena within a legal context. This could set an early precedent for how courts categorize and attribute responsibility for outcomes potentially involving AI. Primary source →
- Which agency brought the action?
- Virginia Supreme Court brought this enforcement action in VA. Primary source →
- What was the penalty?
- No specific penalty amount is disclosed in the primary source AIGI tracked for this action. Some enforcement actions resolve through injunctive relief, consent decrees, or behavioural undertakings rather than monetary penalty. Primary source →
- When did the action take effect?
- The most recent activity on this action was published on 2/12/2026. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source?
- The primary source for Mast v. A.A. is at https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10789956/mast-v-aa/. AIGI does not paraphrase secondary commentary — every claim on this page links back to that primary source. Primary source →
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