UK Jurisdiction Taskforce consults on liability for AI harms
The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce recently held a consultation on liability under English private law for harms caused by AI, and Clyde & Co has launched a new article series following it. The analyses also summarise lessons for professional service providers.
Who is affected and how
- corporate lawyer
- Liability allocation in contracts with AI providers should be aligned with developments in English law.
- lawyer
- Professional responsibility remains with the professional when AI is used.
Sources
- Who is liable when AI goes wrong? A new series examining AI liability and risk from a global perspec : Clyde & Coclydeco.com · Aug 24, 2026
- Who is liable when AI goes rogue? | Insurance Businessinsurancebusinessmag.com · Aug 25, 2026
- Legal statement on liability for AI harms - lessons for professionalsdac beachcroft · Aug 24, 2026
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