Liability arising from algorithms

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Author:
Pierre NIEUWYAER
20.10.2026
Pierre NIEUWYAER
Avocat Counsel

Liability arising from algorithms

The Coyote case, examined by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in its judgment of 16 June 2026 (CJEU, 16 June 2026, Case C-190/24, joined with Case C-188/24), provides an opportunity to consider liability arising from the use of algorithms.

This decision forms part of a broader trend towards greater accountability for operators long regarded as mere intermediaries. It also raises questions about its potential implications for the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

Read the article by Pierre NIEUWYAER published on BLIP, the intellectual property blog (in French).

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