It’s not here yet, but it’s on the horizon. In today’s evolving tech landscape, Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries by offering innovative solutions to longstanding challenges, including safety improvements across various sectors. This evolution raises a crucial legal question: If AI can make your industry safer and you opt not to use it, could you be held liable for choosing the less safe (non-AI) option? It’s a legitimate question prompted by the earth-shattering pace of large language models over the past year.
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