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Establishes understanding artificial intelligence responsibility act requiring developers of covered models to be strictly liable for certain injuries.
Developers of certain AI models are strictly liable for injuries caused by their models, excluding defamation, with immediate effect upon passage.
If you develop large AI models in New York, you must ensure compliance with liability standards or face strict liability for injuries.
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What This Means
The New York bill A08833 introduces strict liability for developers of certain AI models, holding them accountable for injuries caused by their models, excluding defamation. This legislation targets developers who use significant computing power and financial resources in AI model training. It establishes a legal framework for determining liability, including rebuttable presumptions about AI's mental state and affirmative defenses for developers.
Key Provisions
- Developers of covered AI models are strictly liable for injuries caused by their models, excluding defamation.
- Covered models are defined by computing power and cost thresholds.
- Rebuttable presumption of AI's mental state for relevant torts.
- Affirmative defenses include meeting human standards of care and capabilities failure.
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Who: Developers of covered AI models
Deadline: Immediately upon passage
Penalty: Strict liability for injuries
Who: AI developers
Deadline: Immediately upon passage
Penalty: Strict liability for injuries
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