Legal Liability For AI Decision Making

With the most recent technological developments, Artificial Intelligence ["AI"] and related technologies are being deployed by governments and businesses alike in a wide spectrum of sectors. ¹ With applications of AI increasing exponentially in every possible aspect of society, there is no doubt an accompanying aspect of risk, which is nearly impossible to measure. In this article, we try to focus on the possible legal ramifications and liability risks associated with AI decision-making.

While there is no widespread agreement on a set definition for AI, it can most simply be defined as "the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings". ² Today, AI programs are utilised in a plethora of areas in varying degrees. Given enough data and an accurate initial program, an AI can be used to identify faces, predict future criminality, or carry out seemingly more innocuous tasks like driving a car or