NYT editorial urges AI firms to face legal consequences, with bills advancing in NY, RI and Congress
Miles_Brundage · x · 2026-10-11
The New York Times editorial board argues that if AI programs "cannot be trusted to work within the law, the companies should not release them," and that companies should face consequences when their programs break the law.
Former OpenAI policy lead Miles Brundage, who helped design similar legislation, notes it has been introduced in New York State by Alex Bores and in Rhode Island by Victoria Gu, while Rep. Lori Trahan has circulated a federal discussion draft — signaling that model-provider liability is moving from opinion piece to actual legislation.
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