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German court rules Google can be held liable for false AI Overview claims (cybernews.com)
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[–] unwarlikeExtortion@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

I think the issue you described is present in most all legal systems.

Also, certain aspects are a necessary evil (right to appeal is sacred, as is serious consideration). Money and pingpinging however are valid complaints.

Also, I'd rather have my justice slow (when there's no immidiate harm) and done by humans than by AI. If nothing else, humans can be held accountable. Alternatives cannot. And luckily, the enlightened were on the right track with the model legal system they built.

[–] FriendOfDeSoto@startrek.website 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

You're reading more criticism into that than I really feel. I just answered a question. And my original point was merely that while the article makes it almost sound like this ruling was final, it isn't. The war will be entering its second battle soon.

[–] unwarlikeExtortion@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

Sorry if you felt it as criticism, I just meant to say "yup, I already know".

I also wanted to point out that it's a necessary evil and that I'm personally fine with it (so yeah, I guess it's a counterargument of sorts, but I also feel we're agreeing on pretty much all of it as well)

Edit: Thank you for answering my question about the German court hierarchy in the first place, I forgot my manners there for a bit!