Germany: Court Rules Chatbot Operators Are Liable for AI Hallucinations (opens in new tab)

On May 12, 2026, the Higher Regional Court of Hamm (OLG Hamm) clarified the rules for determining liability when artificial intelligence-powered systems are used in a corporate setting. The court held that a medical company is liable for erroneous responses provided by its own AI chatbot regarding the professional qualifications of its physicians.Facts of CaseThe … Continue reading “Germany: Court Rules Chatbot Operators Are Liable for AI Hallucinations”