Who Is Responsible When AI Goes Out of Control? An Analysis of the Trump Administration’s Accountability Position

The Trump administration is shifting toward using existing laws to address AI safety accountability, arguing that AI developers should bear financial responsibility for their products rather than introducing new regulations. The newly established AI task force, the “Super Intelligence Force,” warned developers that they must report and address safety incidents or face unspecified consequences. Legal experts point out that existing cybersecurity and product liability laws may be insufficient to establish accountability when AI agents cause harm. It remains unresolved whether AI companies are legally responsible for model safety and whether users share that responsibility.