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Re:German ruling declares Google liable for false answers in... by applfanboysbgon on Wednesday June 10, 2026 @05:03AM (#48473526)
> HNer gets a legal threat after saying that he didn't like a doctor: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44734895

This post is written by an LLM, and possibly a complete fabrication.

Re:German ruling declares Google liable for false answers in... by Saline9515 on Wednesday June 10, 2026 @06:07AM (#48474023)
People don't need LLMs to lie, and someone in the comments tells a similar experience. You can also find plenty of similar anecdotes using a search engine of your choice.

You can even find many articles from specialized lawyers if you search in German: https://www.prinz.law/bewertungen/klage-zugestellt-wegen-neg...

Re:German ruling declares Google liable for false answers in... by 3ot on Wednesday June 10, 2026 @05:08AM (#48473565)
Yeah, I agree about the LLM part.

But can confirm from personal experience that businesses threaten to sue based on Google Maps reviews.

Re:German ruling declares Google liable for false answers in... by CarlitosHighway on Wednesday June 10, 2026 @06:05AM (#48474008)
Let them sue then. Unless you lie in your review ("There was a used condom in my burger, 1 star"), nothing will happen.
Re:German ruling declares Google liable for false answers in... by Saline9515 on Wednesday June 10, 2026 @06:19AM (#48474118)
"I trust the law and the justice system" is a great way to get a hands-on schooling on why people spend a lot of money on lawyers.
Re:German ruling declares Google liable for false answers in... by microtonal on Wednesday June 10, 2026 @09:24AM (#48475959)
This is why you get good insurance for legal help. If some company does this too you, you can defend without spending a lot on lawyers.
Re:German ruling declares Google liable for false answers in... by emsign on Wednesday June 10, 2026 @05:28AM (#48473729)
Please don't use fabricated anecdotes in replacement for your own anecdotes. That doesn't make your argument more trustworthy but doesthe opposite.
Re:German ruling declares Google liable for false answers in... by jnovek on Wednesday June 10, 2026 @07:32AM (#48474748)
If we’re talking about credibility, unfounded accusations of lying tend to harm the credibility of the accuser more than the accused.
Re:German ruling declares Google liable for false answers in... by g8oz on Wednesday June 10, 2026 @08:59AM (#48475654)
A lot of people use LLMs to clean up their sloppy text. Not realizing how fake it makes them sound. non-native speakers lacking confidence in their English are a type of llm abuser. It doesn't necessarily make the content fake.