Swiss legal analysis: liability for AI use stays with the board

Sep 8, 2026 · Issue 6 · 1 source, 1 article

The analysis argues that companies confuse delegating the performance of tasks with delegating legal liability, and that Swiss obligations law is unambiguous on this point (Article 716a). The article was published on 8 September 2026.

Who is affected and how

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Alongside tasks delegated to AI, supervisory and legal responsibility must be retained, which is why documented controls are needed.

Narrative: tasks can be delegated, responsibility cannot

Sources

• Enterprise AI Governance: Why Liability Stays With the Boardpapadamos.substack.com · Sep 8, 2026

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