Legal and Ethical Issues in AI and Emerging Technologies

Course Objectives:

• To understand the legal frameworks governing AI and emerging technologies.
• To examine ethical challenges arising from AI, automation, and other advanced technologies.
• To analyze real-world case studies to apply legal and ethical theories to contemporary issues in AI.
• To explore the future of AI regulation, focusing on responsible development and deployment.

Introduction to AI, Emerging Technologies, and Legal Landscape

• Overview of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, IoT, robotics).
• Introduction to the key legal concepts in AI: intellectual property, liability, privacy, and data protection.
• Regulatory bodies and international frameworks governing AI.
• Global challenges in aligning innovation with legal systems.

 Ethical Implications of AI and Automation

• Exploration of the ethical concerns in AI development, such as bias, fairness, and discrimination.
• The role of AI in decision-making: transparency, accountability, and consent.
• Ethical challenges in autonomous systems (e.g., self-driving cars, drones).
• AI’s impact on labor markets and human rights considerations.

Data Privacy, Security, and Intellectual Property

• Legal and ethical issues surrounding data privacy in AI-driven systems (GDPR, CCPA).
• Cybersecurity risks in AI applications and the legal responsibilities of developers.
• Intellectual property rights in AI-created content, inventions, and innovations.
• Data ownership and the ethical responsibility of data usage.

Future Directions and Global Regulation of AI

• Emerging international efforts to regulate AI: OECD, EU, UNESCO, and others.
• Developing frameworks for responsible AI: balancing innovation with regulation.
• Ethical considerations in AI’s potential to reshape industries, healthcare, and education.
• Future challenges: ensuring AI remains beneficial for society while minimizing harm.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 21st – 24th Jan, 2025
2ND BATCH: 13th – 16th May, 2025
3RD BATCH: 26th – 29th Aug, 2025