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This bill, known as the AI LEAD Act, establishes a comprehensive legal framework for addressing liability and safety concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The legislation defines AI systems broadly as software capable of making predictions, recommendations, or decisions using machine learning or computational methods, and sets clear standards for developer and deployer responsibilities. Specifically, the bill creates a federal product liability framework that holds developers liable for harm caused by their AI products if they fail to exercise reasonable care in design, provide inadequate warnings, make express warranties that are not met, or create products that are unreasonably dangerous. Deployers can also be held liable if they substantially modify the AI system or intentionally misuse it contrary to its intended purpose. The bill allows individuals, classes of individuals, state attorneys general, and the federal Attorney General to bring civil actions seeking injunctive relief, damages, and other compensation. Foreign AI developers must designate a permanent US-based agent for legal service and be listed in a public registry before deploying products in the United States. The legislation aims to promote innovation while ensuring public safety, providing more predictable legal outcomes, and protecting businesses and consumers from potential AI-related harm, with a particular focus on addressing emerging risks in rapidly evolving technological landscapes.

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