OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters

# OpenAI Wants Legal Protection From Massive Damage Caused by AI OpenAI is pushing for a law that would make it harder to sue the company if its AI tools accidentally cause widespread harm—like financial collapse or deaths. The company testified in favor of an Illinois bill that would shield AI companies from legal liability even when their products cause serious damage, essentially asking lawmakers to give them a "get out of jail free" card for major disasters.