Kim Kardashian blames ChatGPT for failing the bar exam

Kim Kardashian has spoken about her struggles with ChatGPT while preparing for her legal exams, admitting that the AI tool often gave her incorrect answers and contributed to her failing several practice tests. However, while she jokingly calls the platform her “frenemy,” many argue that relying on AI for something as complex as legal preparation was bound to create problems.

Kim revealed that she frequently took pictures of legal questions during her study sessions at home and fed them to ChatGPT for instant explanations. According to her, the responses were routinely inaccurate, leaving her confused and affecting her performance in practice assessments. She said she would often scold the chatbot in frustration, only to receive what she described as “sassy” replies encouraging her to trust her instincts and believe she already knew the answers. The exchange amused her, but she admitted it came at the cost of her studies.

Like many students worldwide who use AI for revision, she discovered that while tools like ChatGPT can be helpful for general understanding, they are not reliable enough to replace verified legal material. Legal experts have repeatedly warned that generative AI can make confident errors, and depending on it as the primary study source is risky.

Kim’s legal journey has been unconventional but determined. She spent six years completing California’s Law Office Study Program, passed the state’s “baby bar” on her fourth attempt, and recently finished her apprenticeship. She still needs to pass the full California Bar Exam to become a licensed attorney, and her reliance on AI during preparation has raised questions about study habits in the age of modern technology.

Beyond her real-life legal ambitions, Kim also portrays a lawyer in the series All’s Fair , which follows an all-female law firm in Los Angeles and features Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Sarah Paulson and Teyana Taylor. Her on-screen role mirrors her off-screen efforts, although the challenges she faces in her legal studies remain very real.

Ultimately, Kim’s experience serves as a reminder that while AI can assist with learning, it cannot replace textbooks, legal codes, human guidance or rigorous practice. Blaming the technology may be easy, but the responsibility to verify information and prepare thoroughly still rests with the learner, something even Kim now acknowledges as she prepares for her next attempt at the bar.