AI liability rules: EU centrists clash while England and Wales law commission proposes reform
In the EU, von der Leyen's centrist allies have clashed over AI liability rules. In England and Wales, the Law Commission proposes modernising product liability law for the digital age, which could extend to software and AI.
Who is affected and how
- corporate lawyer
- The scope of liability for software and AI products may widen, so the risk allocation in contracts should be reviewed.
- lawyer
- New grounds of liability may appear in product liability cases.
- compliance specialist
- Software developers' product safety processes should be reviewed.
Sources
- Von der Leyen’s centrist allies clash over AI liability rulesthe next web · Oct 26, 2026
- Von der Leyen’s centrist allies clash over AI liability rules - The Next Webthenextweb.com · Oct 26, 2026
- Law Commission Proposes Major Reform Of Product Liability Law For The Digital Age | Legal 500legal500.com · Oct 26, 2026
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