Bill > SB488

This bill establishes that generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, defined as computer-based systems that use machine learning to create content like text, images, or audio, will be treated as personal property for the purpose of product liability lawsuits alleging injury to a minor. This means that if a minor is injured because a generative AI system they used, consumed, or were affected by was not in good condition when sold by a manufacturer or product seller, and this condition caused the injury, the AI system can be considered a defective product. The bill allows product sellers of these AI systems to be held liable for damages in such cases, even if existing laws (specifically Code Section 51-1-11 and 51-1-11.1, which deal with product liability) might otherwise prevent it. Furthermore, it creates a rebuttable presumption, meaning it's assumed to be true unless proven otherwise, that the manufacturer and seller had a responsibility to warn about the risks of injury associated with these AI systems. This new law will take effect on January 1, 2027, and will apply to any injuries that occur on or after that date.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73067