A series of remarkable incidents this summer in which autonomous AI agents engaged in unauthorized activity had everyone in Washington asking, “Who is liable?” Yesterday the Academy convened one of the first expert discussions on Capitol Hill examining the legal and policy implications of these developments.

We brought together top experts in AI security, law, and public policy from CSIS, the Abundance Institute, Clarion AI Partners, and the Foundation for American Innovation. The Rayburn briefing explored distinct perspectives on criminal intent, negligence, product liability, and the limits of existing law, including whether Congress needs to consider new approaches to AI accountability.
Missed the briefing? Watch, listen, or read the full discussion.