Rapper's AI defense prompts appeal for new trial in Obama campaign funding case

Rapper Pras Michel of the Fugees, who was convicted of helping launder millions of dollars in illegitimate contributions to Barack Obama's campaign, is seeking a new trial by claiming his former attorney used artificial intelligence (AI) to generate a flawed closing argument. Michel's defense team alleges that the attorney had a financial stake in the AI program and failed to highlight weaknesses in the government's case. The motion for a new trial also mentions a press release by a firm claiming to have used AI in Michel's trial. Michel was found guilty of participating in a conspiracy to use foreign funds for illegal lobbying and campaign contributions.