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1. CatDaaaady · 1790636086 · focus · HN ↗

   I don't see how this is such an unclear legal question. If I fire a computer program that mistakenly causes another person harm, its my fault. Or it would be the maker of the program's fault. I feel we have established pattern for this already.

   Until we can agree whether AI is conscious, which we never will, AI and AI agents are just property working on behalf of humans.

   I could see a future where AI companies/services indemnify consumers who use their agents but _not_ indemnify corporations that use their services.

   1. jknoepfler · 1790637394 · focus · HN ↗

      If a craftsman injures themselves or a co-worker with a faulty tool, the tool manufacturer is very often liable for damages. I struggle to see GenAI any differently.

      1. no-name-here · 1790650008 · focus · HN ↗

         1. If the tool maker implemented reasonable attempts at safeguards I guess that’s a point towards the toolmaker not being liable.

         2. If a toolmaker did not build in safeguards, I guess that would mean it’s more likely they’d be liable.

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