OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters
- Postato il 10 aprile 2026
- Di Wired
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OpenAI has advocated for legislative protections that would shield artificial intelligence companies from legal responsibility in cases of severe harm, including mass casualties and financial catastrophes. The organization's testimony before Illinois lawmakers highlights the growing tension between AI industry interests and public safety concerns. This development raises critical questions about accountability frameworks for transformative technologies and whether liability limitations might discourage responsible AI development practices.
OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters
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.”
