AI and the climate crisis pose existential risks. The law offers a way to reduce them | Robert Reich

Robert Reich argues that liability lawsuits can force fossil fuel and artificial intelligence companies to limit systemic harms. Courts are evaluating climate damage claims against energy firms, while more than two hundred lawsuits already address AI product liability. These financial risks may push tech firms and their insurers to adopt stricter safety measures.

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