As a consumer rights advocate, I welcome the reversal of the burden of proof in high-risk AI cases. This brings it closer to existing product liability standards that citizens trust.
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Justice & Legal AffairsEuropean Commission14 May 2025
Directive on AI Liability
Official titleProposal for a Directive on AI Liability and Repealing Directive 85/374/EEC
Proposal for a Directive on AI Liability and Repealing Directive 85/374/EEC
This proposal sets harmonised civil liability rules for damage linked to AI, clarifies proof rules in high-risk cases, and updates the 1985 Product Liability Directive.
Selected official stepProposal published
- Actor
- European Commission
- Date
- 14 May 2025
Policy journeyNew proposal
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Strong step forward for ensuring accountability in AI systems. The risk-based approach is pragmatic and aligned with fundamental rights.
I support the intent but worry about the burden on open-source developers. Recital 28 needs clearer safeguards for non-commercial projects.
How will this interact with the AI Act's conformity assessment? We need alignment to avoid parallel compliance tracks.