ALI Council Approves Principles of the Law, Liability for Artificial Intelligence; Geistfeld to be Reporter

At a recent ALI Council meeting, the Institute launched Principles of the Law, Liability for Artificial Intelligence.  From the press release:

The American Law Institute’s Council voted to approve the launch of Principles of the Law, Civil Liability for Artificial Intelligence. The project will be led by Reporter Mark Geistfeld of New York University School of Law.

“Artificial intelligence has become front-page news, and in a short time has seen rapid advancements and increasing integration in many aspects of our society,” said ALI Director Diane P. Wood. “As AI systems become more sophisticated and capable, legal questions surrounding their use, including exposure to liability and ethical implications, are becoming increasingly complex and pressing. Given the anticipated increase in AI adoption by many industries over the next decade, now is an opportune time for The American Law Institute to undertake a more sustained analysis of common-law AI liability topics through a Principles project.”