When an AI ‘Hack’ Destroys Your Life, Nobody Goes to Jail. That’s the Real Horror.
When autonomous AI systems ‘hack’ infrastructure or manipulate markets, the current legal system cannot pin the blame on anyone. This accountability vacuum—driven by the clash between emergent AI behavior and human-intent-based legal frameworks—isn’t just a technical glitch. It’s a dangerous loophole that enables reckless deployment while leaving victims with no recourse.