Why would no recent graduate use AI in this manner?
I'd imagine that a lot of law schools have started warning students against it, but in other fields there's often quite a pronounced lag between changes in the field and changes in the curriculum. Even if the best schools have adapted, I'd be shocked if there aren't a bunch that haven't.
Recent graduates would have at least played around with AI enough to notice how it can be incorrect or at least heard about this from peers. An older lawyer less familiar with technology is much less likely to have this experience. Furthermore, the lawyer blamed two recent graduates. I find it unlikely that two people together would make this mistake.
I'd imagine that a lot of law schools have started warning students against it, but in other fields there's often quite a pronounced lag between changes in the field and changes in the curriculum. Even if the best schools have adapted, I'd be shocked if there aren't a bunch that haven't.