Industry groups defend users' access to generative AI
NetChoiceNetChoice, joint amicus filing with Chamber of Progress
The groups argue that liability could restrict access to information and expression. They also oppose using products-liability law to regulate AI outputs.
“Action: Submitted a joint amicus brief with Chamber of Progress supporting the OpenAI defendants' motion to dismiss (ECF 33).”
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Should OpenAI face liability for ChatGPT's alleged role in the FSU shooting?
Vandana Joshi alleges that defects in ChatGPT and inadequate safeguards contributed to Tiru Chabba's death in the FSU shooting. The OpenAI defendants seek dismissal under Florida tort law, with the First Amendment as a further defense. NetChoice and Chamber of Progress argue that liability could restrict users' rights.
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The joint brief supports the OpenAI defendants' motion to dismiss (ECF 33). It discloses that OpenAI is a NetChoice member and Chamber of Progress partner and says OpenAI did not fund the brief.
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OpenAI is a NetChoice member and Chamber of Progress partner. The brief says OpenAI did not fund its preparation or submission.
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The brief says AI outputs are not necessarily protected from liability in every circumstance, but liability must respect other users' First Amendment rights.
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The groups defend OpenAI against the liability sought in this case on users' speech-rights grounds.
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