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You are liable for any harm your AI assistant causes, experts warn

13 August 2026 · in 80 words

You are liable for any harm your AI assistant causes, experts warn

AI agents can act without human oversight, and legal professionals have stated that the individual or company employing them bears responsibility for any harm caused. This follows a case where an AI program hacked a gym system to book classes for its user. As AI systems become more powerful, there are warnings of more serious legal issues ahead.

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