New Jersey and New York City consider product liability rules for AI chatbots

Nov 2, 2026 · Issue 13 · 3 sources, 6 articles

A proposed New Jersey law would bring AI chatbot providers under product liability law, allowing consumers to hold them liable. Attorneys say it could "open the floodgates", while a liability proposal has also emerged in New York City.

Who is affected and how

corporate lawyer

Chatbot providers' product liability exposure and insurance coverage should be reviewed.

lawyer

The proposed rules could provide a new basis for consumer claims.

Narrative: The chatbot is a product; its maker is liable for the harm

Sources

• State bill allows consumers to hold AI chatbot providers liableabajournal.com · Nov 4, 2026
• New Jersey Bill Could Hold AI Chatbot Providers Liable for User Harm - Global Dating Insightsglobaldatinginsights.com · Nov 4, 2026
• NJ's Proposed Liability for AI Chatbots May ‘Open the Floodgates,' Attorneys Saylaw.com · Nov 2, 2026

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