WIRED Business·3 min read

Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed

Anthropic opposes liability bill backed by OpenAI.

Anthropic has publicly opposed Illinois bill SB 3444, which OpenAI supports, as it would protect AI labs from liability for significant harm caused by their systems. This disagreement highlights a growing divide in AI regulation approaches between the two leading companies, with Anthropic advocating for accountability and safety measures. Despite the bill's low chances of passing, it has sparked intense lobbying efforts and discussions about the future of AI legislation in the U.S.

Key Takeaways

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    Anthropic is lobbying Illinois lawmakers to amend or reject SB 3444.

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    OpenAI argues that SB 3444 will reduce risks from frontier AI systems.

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    Illinois Governor JB Pritzker believes tech companies should not evade responsibility.

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