Insuring Emerging Risks from AI

This report analyzes the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) advancements for liability and insurance markets in the U.S., highlighting the need for reforms in liability laws to address emerging risks while promoting responsible innovation.

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The research method involved a comprehensive analysis of existing liability laws and insurance frameworks in the U.S., focusing on the implications of AI advancements. The authors reviewed case studies, legal doctrines, and potential future scenarios to assess how liability and insurance markets may evolve in response to emerging AI technologies.

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The report examines how advancements in AI technology, particularly in autonomous vehicles, AI agents, and cybersecurity, are reshaping liability regimes and insurance markets in the United States. It argues that traditional markets, such as auto insurance, may decline due to shifts in liability from drivers to manufacturers, while new opportunities arise in insuring AI-related risks. The authors advocate for targeted reforms in liability laws, including strict liability for certain AI harms and mandatory insurance for specific AI applications. They emphasize the importance of developing new actuarial methodologies to assess complex AI-related risks and propose that the insurance industry can play a crucial role in managing these risks, fostering responsible innovation, and ensuring equitable distribution of AI's benefits. The report concludes that while the insurance market may contract in some areas, it is poised for growth in others, particularly in AI agent and cybersecurity coverage, necessitating a proactive approach to liability and risk management.

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Categories: 2024 publication year | English publication language | United States geographic scope | ai agents | ai risks | autonomous vehicles | cybersecurity | innovation | insurance coverage | insurance markets | liability regimes | risk management | strict liability