Criminal Liability in the Case of Robotics Accident
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This academic paper examines the criminal liability arising from accidents involving robots and artificial intelligence systems under Japanese law. It differentiates between traditional property crimes and professional negligence, discusses the challenges of attributing fault when autonomous systems are involved, and explores potential legal and institutional reforms to address agency and accountability in robotics.
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Who it governs
Researchers, legal scholars, and policymakers interested in the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and criminal law.
What the document contains
The paper addresses criminal liability, professional negligence, duty of care, and accountability frameworks under Japanese criminal law when accidents are caused by robots and AI systems.
It does not provide binding legislation, specific civil liability codes, or formal regulatory enforcement mechanisms, as it is an academic journal article.
- The paper distinguishes between traditional property-related offences and professional negligence resulting in death or injury in the context of robotics accidents.
- It analyzes the conditions required for professional negligence, focusing on duty of care, predictability of results, and the avoidance of results.
- The distribution of liability between robot creators/developers and users becomes complex when multiple parties share control or when autonomous behavior is introduced.
- Autonomous AI systems pose challenges to traditional legal frameworks because determining the chain of agency and predictability of automated actions is difficult.
- Institutional and regulatory reforms, such as enhanced information disclosure and safety certifications, are proposed to address accountability gaps.
· 1. はじめに (Introduction) · 2. 過失犯とは何か (What is Criminal Negligence?) · 3. 業務上過失致死傷罪について (On the Crime of Professional Negligence Resulting in Death or Injury) · 4. ロボット開発の不備と過失犯 (Robot Development Deficiencies and Criminal Negligence) · 5. おわりに (Conclusion)
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Fairness
0/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
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Privacy
0/5Protection of personal data and private life
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Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
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