RISE Act aims to protect AI developers but faces concerns about transparency and liability shields
From Cointelegraph
June 22, 2025 10:00 AM:
US Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced the Responsible Innovation and Safe Expertise Act of 2025 to protect AI developers from civil liability, aiming to foster development and strengthen professional responsibility. Reactions to the RISE Act have been mostly positive, with some concerns about transparency standards and liability shields for developers. The bill is seen as a work in progress.
The RISE Act has sparked debate, with some calling it a “giveaway” to AI developers. While some experts support the bill as timely and necessary, others argue that it places too much burden on professionals and lacks transparency. Critics worry about shielding AI companies from liability for their tools’ failures, while supporters see it as a necessary protection for developers.
The scope of the RISE Act is focused on scenarios involving professionals using AI tools, such as financial advisers and radiologists. However, cases where AI developers have direct interactions with end-users, like minors using chatbots, are not addressed. The legislation aims to clarify legal obligations for users, developers, and stakeholders in the AI industry.
The EU’s approach to AI liability differs from the RISE Act, with a more rights-based framework emphasizing individual empowerment. In contrast, the RISE Act takes a risk-based approach, focusing on processes and assessments rather than concrete rights for affected individuals. Experts debate the effectiveness of these approaches in addressing civil liability in the US.
The RISE Act is seen as a positive step in the conversation around federal AI transparency requirements, with potential for modifications before enactment. Supporters see the bill as a starting point, providing necessary protections for developers while addressing concerns about transparency and disclosures. The legislation, if passed, would take effect on Dec. 1, 2025.
Read more at Cointelegraph: RISE Act Provides AI Guardrails but Not Enough Detail