AI companies say they aren’t responsible for their unpredictable products. Don’t believe them.

Many think artificial intelligence companies should be held liable for their runaway technology. “Liability is a powerful incentive to behave responsibly,” the Times editorial board writes. (Antonio Sortino/The New York Times) By THE EDITORIAL BOARD When companies create products that hurt people, the victims can sue. The legal system allows those who are harmed to seek compensation from those who are responsible. These liability laws are one of the oldest forms of corporate regulation, and...