Court Flags AI Fake Citations. Fitbit Health Coach Tested. EU Simplifies AI Rules. OpenAI Adds Trusted Contact.

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The AI news for May 8th, 2026

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Legal practice: Berlin Court of Appeal reprimands lawyers for AI hallucinations.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Rechtsverkehr-Berliner-Kammergericht-ruegt-Anwaelte-wegen-KI-Halluzinationen-11286549.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
Shows a real-world consequence of AI hallucinations: courts warning lawyers and demanding checks — important if you use AI-generated legal texts or rely on legal services.

heise+ | AI as Health Coach: Fitbit (Google) Health Coach in Testing
Source: https://www.heise.de/tests/KI-als-Gesundheits-Coach-Fitbit-Google-Health-Coach-im-Test-11284068.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag_plus.beitrag_plus
Why did we choose this article?
Describes a concrete, user-facing health coaching feature in the Fitbit app that reviews your personal data — relevant for anyone using Fitbit/Google Health and concerned about advice, privacy, and behavior change.

The EU delays and simplifies AI rules and bans 'Nudification' apps.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/eu-verschiebt-und-vereinfacht-ki-regeln-und-verbietet-nudification-apps/
Why did we choose this article?
Major regulatory change: shifts deadlines, eases rules for small businesses, and bans manipulative 'nudification' apps — affects companies, consumers and how AI products will be labeled and restricted in the EU.

OpenAI introduces new 'Trusted Contact' safeguard for cases of possible self-harm.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/openai-introduces-new-trusted-contact-safeguard-for-cases-of-possible-self-harm/
Why did we choose this article?
A new, user-facing safety feature for ChatGPT that can involve a trusted contact in likely self-harm situations — directly affects user safety, privacy decisions, and how conversational AI handles crises.

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