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California Assembly passes bill clarifying liability for harm from AI

By Amy Miller ( May 20, 2025, 21:56 GMT | Insight) -- A California bill that would clarify liability for artificial intelligence tools and prevent companies from deflecting responsibility if they cause harm passed the state Assembly almost unanimously, despite opposition from the tech industry. The Assembly voted 70-1 last night to send AB 316, which would establish a framework to hold developers and deployers of AI accountable when their products cause harm to consumers, to the Senate.Legislation in California that would clarify liability for artificial intelligence tools and prevent companies from deflecting responsibility if they cause harm has passed the state Assembly almost unanimously, despite opposition from the tech industry....

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