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AI & Enterprise
How to assign legal liability for unpredictable AI? Dilemma grows
Debate is growing over who should bear legal responsibility when AI systems cause harm, as recent incidents involving AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic revived the question. Some prominent figures argue AI companies should be liable under existing consumer protection laws. Legal actions and political calls are increasing, but experts warn that applying intent-based legal standards to autonomous AI may be difficult, especially for open-source models and inherently unpredictable behaviour.
Games & Commerce
New York City implements \'click-to-cancel\' rule to make subscription cancellations as easy as sign-ups
New York City has implemented a \"click-to-cancel\" rule requiring companies that offer auto-renewing or ongoing subscription services to provide a simple cancellation process. Businesses must clearly disclose subscription terms and consumer rights at sign-up, payment and cancellation, and offer cancellation through the same channel used to subscribe. The city’s consumer protection agency will enforce the rule and can levy civil penalties of $525 per violation.
AI & Enterprise
Former FTC chair Lina Khan says AI regulation possible under existing laws without new legislation
Former U.S. Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan argued regulators do not need to wait for a new legal framework to crack down on AI companies, saying existing consumer protection and competition laws can be used. She said releasing unverified AI models or agents could be sanctionable, and providing services without adequate measures to detect and block defective agents may be deemed unfair or deceptive. She also flagged possible competition and data-collection issues.