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Record STMT-WB3B329Soft law

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics: Theoretical and Legal Problems of Differentiation of the Conceptual Apparatus

ИСКУССТВЕННЫЙ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТ И РОБОТОТЕХНИКА: ТЕОРЕТИКО-ПРАВОВЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ РАЗГРАНИЧЕНИЯ ПОНЯТИЙНОГО АППАРАТА

Report State lawEastern Europe · RUin force

This academic article examines the theoretical and legal differences between robotics and artificial intelligence, arguing that the two concepts are semantically distinct and possess different characteristics. It evaluates various proposals regarding the legal personality of robots and artificial intelligence, concluding that granting legal personhood is currently premature but may become relevant in the future. The authors suggest that creating a separate legal framework to clearly delineate liability between developers and users is the most optimal approach.

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

Who issued it

Udmurt State UniversityAcademic · RU
Publisher
Legal forceSoft law
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

Researchers and academicsLegislatorsRegulators

Researchers, legal scholars, and legislators studying the legal status and regulation of artificial intelligence and robotics.

Sectors
Research and science · legal science and digital technology research

What the document contains

What's covered

The document addresses the legal and conceptual differentiation between robots and artificial intelligence, reviews existing national and international definitions for both terms, and analyzes various scholarly and legislative proposals regarding robot and AI legal personhood and liability.

What's missing

The text does not provide binding statutory regulations, specific technical safety standards, or enforceable enforcement mechanisms.

Key takeaways
  • Robotics and artificial intelligence are semantically non-identical categories with distinct technological and legal characteristics.
  • Intelligence, self-development, and software-centric architecture are key features of artificial intelligence rather than physical robotics.
  • Most scientific discussions incorrectly conflate the legal statuses of robots and artificial intelligence.
  • Granting legal personality to robots or AI by analogy with a legal entity is theoretically possible under the theory of fiction, but currently premature.
  • Introducing new legal entities with legal personality could potentially reduce the level of responsibility of professional market participants.
Outline
· Introduction to the differentiation of robotics and artificial intelligence
· Analysis of the conceptual apparatus and definitions of robots and robotics
· Analysis of the conceptual apparatus and definitions of artificial intelligence
· Review of approaches regarding robots and artificial intelligence as subjects of law
· Theoretical and practical problems of legal personality and liability
· Conclusion and findings
Issued22 June 2020
Length4,317 words · 8 pages
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

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

3/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

В первую очередь открытым остается вопрос, кто должен нести ответственность за действия ИИ, обладающего способностью к самообучению

Main text

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Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

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Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

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Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

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Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

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Transparency

0/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

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Impact Assessment

0/5

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

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Topics

Physical AI Governancecontext
artificial_intelligence robotics legal_personality liability conceptual_apparatus