When an AI system causes harm — a wrong medical diagnosis, a biased hiring decision, a fatal autonomous vehicle accident — who is responsible?

The Accountability Gap

• AI developers often disclaim liability via terms of service
• Organizations deploying AI may blame the model
• Victims are left without recourse
• Traditional legal frameworks weren't designed for AI

Emerging Frameworks

• EU AI Act: Imposes obligations on high-risk AI system operators
• Product liability: Treating AI outputs as products with liability
• Algorithmic auditing requirements

Key Principle

Deploying an AI system means owning its outcomes. "The algorithm did it" is not an ethical defense.

Reference:

EU AI Act

https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/