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liable

[lahy-uh-buhl] / ˈlaɪ ə bəl /




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The jury also found OpenAI and its leaders, CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman, not liable on all claims, following a three-week civil trial.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Experts have said the recent success of a California lawsuit arguing Meta and YouTube could be held liable for the addictive design of their platforms could open the door to a slew of similar complaints.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“Dare Market may be held liable for serious injuries or death resulting from the ‘Scientology challenge,’” read the letter from attorney Rebecca Nell Kaufman.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

AIs that purport to form a human relationship should be held under a fiduciary duty, with the companies behind them liable for heavy damages if it’s violated.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“She’s liable to set up in her coffin and take roll.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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