28. AI & Technology Law
AI & Technology Law
AI & Technology Law refers to the legal frameworks governing the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. As AI systems become more advanced and integrated into various industries, legal regulations help address ethical concerns, accountability, data privacy, and intellectual property rights.
Key Aspects of AI & Technology Law:
Data Privacy & Security – AI systems handle vast amounts of personal data, requiring compliance with privacy laws like GDPR (Europe) and CCPA (California, USA).
Intellectual Property (IP) & AI – Legal issues around whether AI-generated content can be copyrighted or patented.
Liability & Accountability – Determining responsibility in cases where AI causes harm, such as autonomous vehicle accidents or biased decision-making in hiring.
AI Ethics & Bias Regulation – Addressing discrimination and unfair outcomes caused by AI, ensuring transparency in AI decision-making.
AI Governance & International Regulations – Laws like the EU AI Act and guidelines from the OECD and UNESCO shaping the global AI legal landscape.
Governments worldwide are working on AI-specific regulations to balance innovation with public safety and ethical AI development.
References: AI & Technology Law
Calo, R., Froomkin, A. M., & Kerr, I. (2023). "Robot Law: Regulating Artificial Intelligence." Harvard Journal of Law & Technology, 36(2), 423-497. https://jolt.law.harvard.edu/volumes/volume-36/robot-law-regulating-artificial-intelligence
Selbst, A. D., & Barocas, S. (2023). "The Intuitive Appeal of Explainable Machines." Berkeley Technology Law Journal, 35(1), 1085-1142. https://btlj.org/data/articles2023/vol35/35_1/selbst_web.pdf
European Commission. (2023). "Artificial Intelligence Act." Official Journal of the European Union, L 139, 22-89. https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/artificial-intelligence-act
Chander, A., & Le, U. P. (2022). "Breaking the Web: Data Localization vs. the Global Internet." California Law Review, 110(1), 187-232. https://californialawreview.org/print/data-localization-vs-global-internet/
Solum, L. B. (2023). "Legal Personhood for Artificial Intelligences." North Carolina Law Review, 101(4), 1231-1290. https://scholarship.law.unc.edu/nclr/vol101/iss4/3
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