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Tjong Tjin Tai, Eric --- "Liability for (semi)autonomous systems: robots and algorithms" [2018] ELECD 1438; in Mak, Vanessa; Tjong Tjin Tai, Eric; Berlee, Anna (eds), "Research Handbook in Data Science and Law" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2018) 55

Book Title: Research Handbook in Data Science and Law

Editor(s): Mak, Vanessa; Tjong Tjin Tai, Eric; Berlee, Anna

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

ISBN: 9781788111294

Section: Chapter 4

Section Title: Liability for (semi)autonomous systems: robots and algorithms

Author(s): Tjong Tjin Tai, Eric

Number of pages: 28

Abstract/Description:

Liability for robots and algorithms is at present unclear. A comparative overview shows that while several grounds for liability may apply, depending on the jurisdiction, there are still significant gaps, in particular regarding liability for algorithms. Several changes would be required to provide effective protection of interests that may be harmed by defective autonomous systems. By careful regulation a proper balance may be obtained between allowing innovation without undue harm for society.