OpenAI Backs Illinois AI Liability Shield Bill
Why it matters: The Illinois bill could shield AI labs from liability for over 100 deaths or $1 billion in damages.
- OpenAI testified in favor of an Illinois bill that limits AI lab liability (Wired).
- The proposed bill would protect AI labs from liability for "critical harms" if they published safety reports (Wired).
- "Critical harms" are defined to include incidents causing 100+ deaths or $1B+ in damage (Wired).
OpenAI is advocating for an Illinois bill that would grant AI labs significant liability protection, even in cases of "critical harms" such as over 100 deaths or $1 billion in damages. This shield would apply if the labs had previously published safety reports, a move that raises questions about accountability for advanced AI systems.
