Peter Schildkraut Comments on Corporate AI Liability Risks in Bloomberg Law

Peter Schildkraut, Arnold & Porter senior counsel, was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, “AI Liability Risks Mute Impact of Trump’s State-Law Targeting,” which examined the Trump administration’s draft executive order directing the Justice Department to challenge state artificial intelligence (AI) regulations and its potential effect on corporate compliance strategies.

Peter cautioned that companies should not assume an executive order will shield them from liability. “They also need to remember that conduct now can be investigated later once the political winds shift,” he said, noting that companies remain subject to a wide array of existing legal regimes — including anti-discrimination and consumer protection laws — that already govern many AI use cases.

Peter also emphasized that strong governance practices remain the most effective way for companies to reduce exposure.

“Many companies will find it prudent still to establish strong governance programs to limit their exposure,” he said. “Manage the risks wisely, and you’re probably 80 to 90% of the way to compliance with most legal regimes.”

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