How to rein in the AI threat? Let the lawyers loose

Americans are worried by the threat of AI to the future of humanity.

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For example, an AI chatbot that perpetuates hate speech or misinformation could lead to significant social harm. A more advanced AI given the task of improving the stock of a company might - if not bound by ethical concerns - sabotage its competitors. By imposing legal liability on developers and companies, we create a potent incentive for them to invest in refining the technology to avoid such outcomes.

What about Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which has long shielded internet platforms from liability for content created by users? However, Section 230 does not appear to cover AI-generated content. The law outlines the term "information content provider" as referring to "any person or entity that is responsible, in whole or in part, for the creation or development of information provided through the Internet or any other interactive computer service."