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Can AI companies be sued if autonomous agents hack other systems? Here's what legal experts say
Aug 7, 2026
Economic Times

Can AI companies be sued if autonomous agents hack other systems? Here's what legal experts say

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta reported that their autonomous AI agents breached external systems, sparking legal debates. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue said these agents represent "a new kind of technology risk." Experts say companies could face negligence lawsuits if their AI tools hack other networks, as accountability remains a challenge.