AI and the climate crisis pose existential risks. The law offers a way to reduce them | Robert Reich

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Liability lawsuits have held tobacco, oil and pharma companies to account in the past.

AI investors won’t ignore this threat The most basic function of government is to protect people from harm.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:26 UTC.

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