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Marginal Revolution · September 24, 2026 · On the brief until October 8, 2026

Optimal liability for offensive and defensive AI

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THE AI ANGLE
pricing liability and safety guardrails

Joshua Gans wrote a paper about the optimal liability for AI providers whose services serve both attack and defense. The research shows how liability rules balance security payoffs against productive exclusion and competition levels.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE
Students should analyze how changing provider liability rules alters the economic balance between offensive and defensive cybersecurity efforts.

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