Intellectual Property

Researchers and practitioners from different disciplines have highlighted the ethical and legal challenges posed by the use of machine learned models and data-driven systems, and the potential for such systems to discriminate against certain population groups, due to biases in...

The so-called fourth industrial revolution and its economic and societal implications are no longer solely an academic concern, but a matter for political as well as public debate. Characterized as the convergence of robotics, AI, autonomous systems and information technology...

This paper is the introduction to the special issue entitled: ‘Governing artificial intelligence: ethical, legal and technical opportunities and challenges'. Artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly permeates every aspect of our society, from the critical, like urban infrastructure, law enforcement, banking, healthcare...

Since 2016, more than 80 AI ethics documents - including codes, principles, frameworks, and policy strategies - have been produced by corporations, governments, and NGOs. In this paper, we examine three topics of importance related to our ongoing empirical study...

Examples of discriminatory algorithmic recruitment of workers have triggered a debate on application of the non-discrimination principle in the EU. Algorithms challenge two principles in the system of evidence in EU non-discrimination law. The first is effectiveness, given that due...

Abstract Background This paper aims to move the debate forward regarding the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous robotic surgery with a particular focus on ethics, regulation and legal aspects (such as civil law, international law, tort law, liability,...

By Billy Clark. Full Text. Concerned by the public health threats posed by certain firearms, the Massachusetts legislature enacts a law to set safety standards for firearms in the Commonwealth. Firearm dealers across the State, including some of the leading...

In the global debate about the use of Natural Language Processing (NLP)-based tools such as ChatGPT in healthcare decisions, the question of their use as regulatory-approved Software as Medical Device (SaMD) has not yet been sufficiently clarified. Currently, this discussion...

This Article refers to the regulation of AI systems, databases and intelectual property. Directive 96/9/CE of the European Council of March 11, 1996, which is pioneering legislation for the legal protection of databases and introduces concepts for the study database...

This article delves into the legal challenges faced in developing and deploying Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies, focusing particularly on the European Union’s legal framework, especially the DSM Directive, the InfoSoc Directive, and the Artificial Intelligence Act. It addresses the...

This chapter confronts the foundational challenges posed to legal theory and legal philosophy by the rise of computational ‘law’. Two types will be distinguished, noting that they can be combined into hybrid systems. On the one hand, the use of...

Abstract As the efficacy of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving aspects of healthcare delivery is increasingly becoming evident, it becomes likely that AI will be incorporated in routine clinical care in the near future. This promise has led to growing...

Abstract This paper describes CLIME, a web-based legal advisory system with a multilingual natural language interface. CLIME is a ‘proof-of-concept’ system which answers queries relating to ship-building and ship-operating regulations. Its core knowledge source is a set of such regulations...

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the legal challenges arising from the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within the financial industry. It examines issues such as data privacy, cyber security, fraud and consumer protection, as well as ethical concerns...

Copyright law in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the capacity to address the challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI)-generated literary, artistic and scientific works. Under UAE copyright law, AI-generated works may qualify as copyright subject matter despite the non-human...

Legal research is a time-consuming and complex task that requires a deep understanding of legal language and principles. To assist lawyers and legal professionals in this process, an AI-based legal assistance system can be developed that utilizes natural language processing...

The surge in legal text production has amplified the workload for legal professionals, making many tasks repetitive and time-consuming. Furthermore, the complexity and specialized language of legal documents pose challenges not just for those in the legal domain but also...

Abstract There is a broad consensus that artificial intelligence should contribute to the common good, but it is not clear what is meant by that. This paper discusses this issue and uses it as a lens for analysing what it...

Abstract This article, written by Andrew Thatcher , explores Eversheds Sutherland’s approach to integrating generative AI knowledge tools, focusing on their evaluation, onboarding and the subscription management. Rather than debating the broader implications of AI in law, the paper provides...

Researchers and practitioners from different disciplines have highlighted the ethical and legal challenges posed by the use of machine learned models and data-driven systems, and the potential for such systems to discriminate against certain population groups, due to biases in...

Researchers and practitioners in the fairness community have highlighted the ethical and legal challenges of using biased datasets in data-driven systems, with algorithmic bias being a major concern. Despite the rapidly growing body of literature on fairness in algorithmic decision-making,...

The widespread adoption of AI-powered business analytics applications has revolutionized decision-making, yet it has also introduced significant challenges related to algorithmic bias, data ethics, and governance. As organizations increasingly rely on machine learning and big data analytics for customer profiling,...

The rapid evolution of financial technology, especially the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), is reshaping the financial sector in Africa. This paper comprehensively reviews the rise, implications, and future prospects of AI-driven financial services in Africa. This study aimed to...

This essay examines the judicial aftermath of Food Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader Media, a controversial 2019 Supreme Court decision that broadened the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemption for trade secrets and confidential commercial…The postNarrowing FOIA’s Exemption for Business...