Why hasn't anyone sued OpenAI? A call for clear AI lab liability
NathanpmYoung · x · 2026-09-14
The author says he still supports clear legal liability for AI labs, questioning why no one hacked by OpenAI has ever sued the company. He argues that ensuring victims can sue labs might be enough accountability for him, and invites Robin Hanson and others to debate the point live.
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