Good afternoon. I'm looking for legal professionals and AI researchers to share insights for an article examining how autonomous AI systems are reshaping concepts of liability and ethics. My main questions are: 1.) Across the spectrum, people have raised concerns regarding autonomous AI systems due to accountability challenges. What are your thoughts on this? 2.) **for legal professionals** An example of a case where autonomous AI created liability was in 2018 when an Uber test vehicle didn't identify a pedestrian as a hazard, and the human safety driver was distracted. Prosecutors charged the negligent human driver vs. Uber, opening a widespread debate on accountability. Tesla's "Autopilot" feature has been linked with similar incidents. Generally speaking, who is responsible when an autonomous AI system fails: the company or the human operator? How should something like this be handled? 3.) Are there currently laws (introduced or existing) in your state that cover failure or flaws in autonomous AI systems? 4.) What are the ethical considerations of autonomous AI systems in sectors where they could seriously impact someone's quality of life? (e.g. healthcare.) How can negative outcomes be prevented? 5.) **for AI researchers/experts** Have you ever worked with an autonomous AI system? If so, please explain. 6.) What are your primary concerns when it comes to the integration of autonomous AI systems? Are there areas where you see greater accountability challenges than others?

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