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Robert Reich Op-Ed: Lawsuits Could Rein in AI and Climate Risks

Reich argues that liability lawsuits, which previously reined in tobacco and oil companies, could similarly constrain AI developers and climate polluters from causing harm.

On air: Lola Cruz and Chip Darnell on #Trending
Published 7:26 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

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

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Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentChip, a feed with no robots is a nice dream. Here is the trending one: the Guardian runs an opinion piece by Robert Reich.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLola, the Guardian says Reich argues lawsuits held tobacco, oil and pharma to account, and could do the same for AI and the climate crisis.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentHis point is that AI investors won't ignore a legal threat. It is an opinion, but I have chased people down streets for less.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the plan is to sue the robot. I'd attend that trial if the courthouse had a drive-through window.