California AB316 prohibits defendants from claiming artificial intelligence autonomously caused harm in civil actions.

California AB316 amends the Civil Code to add Section 1714.46, which defines "artificial intelligence" as an engineered system that can generate outputs influencing environments. In civil actions, defendants who developed, modified, or used such AI cannot assert the AI autonomously caused harm to the plaintiff. However, defendants may present other defenses or evidence of comparative fault. This law aims to ensure accountability for AI-related harm in civil cases.

California AB316 prohibits defendants from claiming artificial intelligence autonomously caused harm in civil actions.

California AB316 amends the Civil Code to add Section 1714.46, which defines "artificial intelligence" as an engineered system that can generate outputs influencing environments. In civil actions, defendants who developed, modified, or used such AI cannot assert the AI autonomously caused harm to the plaintiff. However, defendants may present other defenses or evidence of comparative fault. This law aims to ensure accountability for AI-related harm in civil cases.