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Insuring AI Risks Faces Complex Challenges and Limited Market Growth

Challenges and complexities in developing insurance for AI risks

From Hacker News Original Article Hacker News Discussion

AI insurance to cover errors and omissions faces significant challenges despite high demand due to the unpredictable risks of AI mistakes and market complexities.

Why it matters: AI adoption is held back by fears of costly errors, making insurance a potential risk transfer tool.

The big picture: Tech Errors & Omissions insurance is a niche, small market under $5B despite software’s critical role, limiting AI insurance growth.

The stakes: Insurers struggle with information asymmetry, risk concentration, and fast AI evolution, complicating pricing and coverage stability.

Commenters say: Readers highlight parallels with existing software risks and stress that widespread insurance depends on better AI risk assessment and market trust.