Liability for Damage Caused by AI Entities

Abstract

The age of big data and machine learning technologies brought the new flourishing of artificial intelligence research along with profound innovation in digital services A global AI race is underway, and the EU seeks to play a determining role in it, by exploiting its scientific abilities and strengths Beyond the commercial and technological interests, the EU is intent on preventing the damages and harms that can be caused by devices and systems using AI, which could undermine users’ trust in this new and promising technology The protection of users from AI-caused damage will consequently constitute a crucial factor of the global AI contest European integration is about to elaborate a regulatory framework on civil liability related to AI applications.