The purpose of the course is to help students understand the legal implications related to the design and use of artificial intelligence systems, providing an overview of the risks and legal protections that can be envisaged and giving an overview of the legislation and legal principles currently applicable on the subject. In particular, the profiles of civil and criminal liability, protection in terms of intellectual property and the impacts of AI on the fundamental rights of the individual - including privacy and the right to non-discrimination – will be examined.
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Recognize that the use of AI requires to be analysed, evaluated and addressed also from a legal point of view.
Indicate the main legal concepts of liability for choices made by or through intelligent systems and compensation for any consequential damage.
Verify whether and which criminal law principles apply when an offence is committed by an AI system.
Recognize the difference between copyright and patent and recognize the risks to fundamental rights and freedoms deriving from AI.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Artificial Intelligence, Law and legal issues
Artificial Intelligence and Liability
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property
Artificial Intelligence and risks to fundamental rights
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This course provided me with the practical aspects of AI and helped me answer many questions I had in my mind.
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