OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters
wired.com
April 10, 2026
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Summary
OpenAI supports an Illinois bill that would limit liability for AI labs in cases of mass deaths or financial disasters caused by AI models. The bill aims to protect AI companies from lawsuits when their technology results in harm to 100 or more individuals or causes over $1 billion in property damage.
Key Takeaways
- OpenAI supports an Illinois bill (SB 3444) that would exempt AI labs from liability for serious harms caused by AI models, provided they did not act intentionally or recklessly and published safety reports.
- The bill defines "critical harms" and applies to AI models trained with over $100 million in computational costs, potentially affecting major AI developers like OpenAI and Google.
- OpenAI advocates for a federal framework to avoid inconsistent state laws regarding AI safety, emphasizing the need for clear national standards.
- Public opinion in Illinois is largely against the idea of exempting AI companies from liability, with 90% of surveyed individuals opposing such measures.
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