Publisher's Synopsis
This comprehensive Encyclopedia provides a groundbreaking exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and legal frameworks worldwide. Covering a broad spectrum of topics, from the history of AI to its most advanced applications, it presents a detailed yet accessible analysis of the legal, ethical, and policy challenges posed by AI technologies. Leading experts examine important legal domains and investigate the state of AI legislation, global regulation, and ethical governance.
Key Features:
- Features over 100 entries presenting an interdisciplinary approach that combines legal scholarship with technical AI concepts
- Highlights global perspectives on AI regulation and privacy law, spanning policy and governance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
- Includes future-oriented insights into topical subjects such as synthetic content, deepfakes, biases, and algorithmic decision-making in governance and finance
- Outlines legal challenges encompassing intellectual property, liability, cybersecurity, criminal responsibility, corporate governance, and AI-driven litigation
The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Artificial Intelligence and the Law is an invaluable reference for scholars and students of internet and technology law, jurisprudence, and business and management. Policymakers, regulators, and legal practitioners in AI governance and public policy, as well as researchers in computer science, compliance, and AI ethics will also benefit from its crucial insights.
