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Who is responsible for AI's actions?
When an AI system acts unexpectedly, like in the gym booking incident, it's currently unclear who is legally responsible. Is it the user, the developer, or the AI itself? This legal grey area is a significant challenge for governments and legal experts, especially as AI becomes more integrated into daily life and performs more complex tasks.
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