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We, the Robots?: Regulating Artificial Intelligence and the Limits of the Law

Report UnknownGlobalin force

This book explores the legal and regulatory challenges posed by artificial intelligence and robotics, examining the limits of existing legal frameworks. It questions whether current laws are adequate to govern autonomous technologies or if new legal mechanisms are necessary. The author analyzes key issues surrounding accountability, liability, and the personhood of intelligent machines.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Cambridge University PressOther
Publisher
Legal forceUnknown
Under whose authorityUnknown
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

Researchers and academicsGeneral publicRegulators

Researchers, legal scholars, and policymakers interested in the legal limits of regulating artificial intelligence.

Sectors
Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The publication covers the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and the law, examining liability, regulation, and the limits of current legal doctrines.

What's missing

Specific enforceable legislation, statutory text, or concrete regulatory enforcement mechanisms.

Key takeaways
  • Existing legal frameworks face significant challenges in addressing autonomous AI and robotics.
  • Traditional liability rules struggle to assign fault when intelligent systems act unpredictably.
  • The concept of legal personhood for machines remains highly contested and legally problematic.
Outline
Not stated
Issued2021
Length4,372 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopeglobal

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-24

Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-24

Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-24

Transparency

0/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-24

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-24

Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-24

Topics

Physical AI Governancesupporting
robotics artificial_intelligence liability legal_personhood regulation