OpenAI Supports Illinois Bill to Limit AI Company Liability for Mass Harm Scenarios
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Summary
OpenAI is supporting an Illinois state bill (SB 3444) that would limit AI labs' liability for serious societal harms caused by their AI models, including mass casualties (100+ deaths or injuries) or massive property damage ($1 billion+). This represents a strategic shift from OpenAI's previous defensive stance against liability legislation. The bill would establish new legal protections for AI companies even when their products cause "critical harm," potentially setting an industry standard that critics view as extreme.
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The effort seems to mark a shift in OpenAI's legislative strategy. Until now, OpenAI has largely played defense, opposing bills that could have made AI labs liable for their technology's harms.
Several AI policy experts tell WIRED that SB 3444—which could set a new standard for the industry—is a more extreme measure than bills OpenAI
The ChatGPT-maker testified in favor of an Illinois bill that would limit when AI labs can be held liable—even in cases where their products cause 'critical harm.'
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