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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that focuses on building smart machines capable of performing tasks that would typically be done by a human. The field of AI dates back to the mid-1900s and has been advancing ever since. Recent AI advancements such as machine learning and deep learning propelled the field into new territory where some type of AI is permeating almost every industry. 

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Ever played chess against a computer?

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Ever had your phone dictate a text message?

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Ever wonder how cars are starting to drive on their own?

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Ever used a Snapchat or Instagram face filter?

All these things are possible because of Artificial Intelligence!

For the purposes of this guide, we will be analyzing how AI works to tailor content for internet users and the consumer and privacy legal issues that arise from personalization. But is important to remember that AI can be analyzed within various constructs of the law.

 

  • Self-driving cars pose many risks and have the potential to get into accidents. Who would be liable? This is a torts question many legal scholars have been exploring. 

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  • AI is also used to design clothes based on societal trends. Intellectual property scholars are grappling with the question how to treat a non-human content creator. 

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  • AI algorithms have been used to determine sentencing recommendations for criminal offenders. The ethicality and necessity of this use of AI is being debated by criminal law scholars. 

Check out some videos to learn more!

Interested in listening to some AI-centric Ted Talks?

The use of AI is a hotly debated topic in today's society. I am including some TED Talks I found interesting and thought-provoking. Please be aware that the opinions brought forth in the TED Talks do not translate to this page. The videos are included on this page to provide a diverse perspective to the debate surrounding AI. 

This student-authored guide was created as part of an assignment for Professor Lori Corso’s Advanced Legal Research course and is for educational purposes only. The content is the sole responsibility of the student author and does not represent the views of Villanova University. This guide is meant to simply highlight resources that may be used to conduct research in this area of law and information presented in this guide should be independently reviewed and verified by the reader; no representations are made as to the content’s currency, accuracy, or applicability to a particular legal situation. The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.

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