Conflict in Legal Perspectives on Tort Liability Arising from Damages Caused by Robots Recognized as Having Legal Personality.
This research aims to address the adequacy of traditional legal frameworks, particularly the conflict of laws rules in UAE law, in regulating tort liability arising from the actions of modern robots equipped with artificial intelligence. The study also attempts to assess whether the existing legal f...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025
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International journal of criminal justice sciences
Year: 2025, Volume: 20, Issue: 1, Pages: 91-108 |
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| Summary: | This research aims to address the adequacy of traditional legal frameworks, particularly the conflict of laws rules in UAE law, in regulating tort liability arising from the actions of modern robots equipped with artificial intelligence. The study also attempts to assess whether the existing legal frameworks are capable of ensuring justice and protecting rights, when robots have evolved and are used to make autonomous decisions without human intervention. The study adopts both descriptive and analytical methodologies to highlight the shortcomings of current legislation and discusses the possibility of recognizing legal personality for robots or developing new legal solutions to keep up with technological changes. A comparison was made between the legal status in the UAE and certain international experiences, especially the European Union, which has begun taking proactive legislative steps in this vital field. The study concludes that traditional rules are no longer sufficient and recommends updating existing laws or creating independent legislation that keeps pace with rapid technological advancement while ensuring a balance between innovation and legal responsibility. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation between lawmakers and technologists to draft a comprehensive and effective legal framework that serves the public interest, protects individuals' fundamental rights, and mitigates potential risks arising from the autonomous decisions of these intelligent entities in the near future. The research stresses the need to integrate new concepts into legislation, such as virtual liability, and to reconsider the concept of causality in light of AI intervention, requiring a comprehensive development in the philosophy of civil law to meet the challenges of the upcoming technological revolution. |
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| ISSN: | 0973-5089 |
