IBM CEO Calls for AI Developer Accountability Through Legal Liability

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna says companies should be liable for harms caused by AI they develop or deploy improperly. This contrasts with some tech firms seeking light regulation.

Krishna argues AI companies will build safer systems if they can be taken to court for violations, rather than given immunity like social media.

He acknowledges IBM would face more legal risk under such rules, though less than companies offering more public AI like ChatGPT.

Krishna cautions against requiring AI developer licenses or giving them blanket legal immunity.

IBM offers legal cover for copyright issues caused by its generative AI to accelerate market adoption.