ChatGPT May Be Sued

involving a subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of Australia in the early 2000s.

Hood did work for the subsidiary, Note Printing Australia, but was the person who notified authorities about payment of bribes to foreign officials to win currency printing contracts, and was never charged with a crime, lawyers representing him said.

If Hood sues, it would likely be the first time a person has sued the owners of ChatGPT for claims made by the automated language product which has become wildly popular since its launch last year. Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) integrated ChatGPT into its search engine Bing in February.

Given Mr Hood reputation as a key official is central to his role, Mr Hood would have a strong case to argue defamation has occurred due to the inaccurate information being disseminated via the OpenAI software.

If this case proceeds it will be a landmark moment as no one has every sued artificial intelligence before.

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General Insurance

By Craig Anderson

I get regular calls from people who are in the process of starting a new business. Many are after a “ball-park” figure for insurance costs so they can flesh out a business plan and budget for outgoings. No matter how the conversation starts, the outcome is largely dependent on the quality of the information provided by the client, and this can be… to put it politely, “a little thin” at times.

To maximise your chances of getting a fair and accurate insurance quote:

Be Qualified. I can’t tell you how many times people have been unaware of the qualifications, licenses, registrations, or tickets which are essential not only to do the job they plan to do, but to convince the insurer they are a “good risk”. This is particularly the case if we are trying to get you Professional Indemnity cover. Best to do your research before telling the boss you’re leaving. We can’t insure the uninsurable.

Clearly Define your Activities. If you describe yourself as a “glazier” but forget to tell us you are abseiling from the 40th floor to replace windows in a multi-storey office block, the insurer will incorrectly rate you and will decline any claims. Remember to describe and disclose your activities properly. We can’t provide accurate quotes without a correct description. An inaccurate quote could lead a worthless policy if care is not taken at this stage.

Tell Us About Future Plans. The selection of insurers may depend on whether they can accommodate all of the required cover sections. A Business Pack PL (Public Liability) Policy may be more appropriate than a stand-alone PL policy if—in a couple of months—you might need to add contents, business interruption, and machinery breakdown cover sections for example. You may need a stand-alone PL Policy if your activity is “non-preferred” by Business Pack Policy Insurers. Your broker might have to place you with a specialty underwriter who understands that specific occupation. It’s better to know from the start what you plan on doing later, so a flexible insurance programme can be put in place.

Provide Correct

ABN and Trading

Name. One fellow—insured with a direct insurer—had insured another company (not his own) with similar spelling for 6 years before realising that it was wrong from the very beginning. Details do matter. Double check this, otherwise you