OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters
Summary
OpenAI backs an Illinois bill that would shield frontier AI labs from liability for certain critical harms if safety reports are published. The bill defines frontier models by compute costs and could cover major labs, signaling a shift toward centralized but harmonized safety standards. The article discusses the policy debate, lack of federal rules, and implications for AI adoption and governance.