EU’s new rules clarify AI liability for consumer damages

EU’s New Rules Clarify AI Liability for Consumer Damages

The EU is making it simpler for individuals to sue the manufacturers of artificial intelligence systems that harm them, under expanded product liability protections.

Liability Update: The EU’s Product Liability Directive, a roadmap for the Union’s 27 member states to enact their own legislation, was updated this week to include AI. It ensures there is a business to sue in Europe, and clarifies that liability falls on the manufacturer who controls and is responsible for updating tech products. The rule gives individuals a way to seek compensation for certain harms, including ...