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[ 993MSCSALWV25 ] VL AI and Law II

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1,5 ECTS M1 - Master's programme 1. year (*)Artificial Intelligence Stefan Schumann 1 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Master's programme Artificial Intelligence 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
Students have a foundational understanding of the principles of criminal law and ethics as they relate to the development and application of artificial intelligence. They are able to identify and analyze legal and ethical risks posed by AI systems, particularly in areas where criminal liability and legal norms intersect with AI technologies.
Skills Knowledge
  • Analyzing Criminal Law in the Context of AI (k5)

Students can assess how traditional principles of criminal law apply to AI, recognizing potential areas where AI systems may challenge or require adaptation of these laws.

  • Understanding Ethical Principles in AI Development (k5)

Students are able to evaluate the ethical implications of AI development and application, understanding how AI must conform to societal expectations of fairness, compliance, and legal norms.

  • Identifying Criminal Liability Risks for AI Developers (k5)

Students are capable of identifying and analyzing potential risks of criminal liability for AI developers and operators, particularly in fields like autonomous driving and other high-stakes applications.

  • Assessing Legal and Ethical Impacts of Digitalization (k5)

Students can assess the broader impact of AI and digitalization on societal norms, legal frameworks, and ethical standards, understanding how AI may challenge or influence the evolution of laws.

  • Evaluating Legal Challenges in Reference Fields (k6)

Students are able to critically evaluate legal challenges presented by AI technologies in specific fields such as autonomous driving, applying criminal law, legal philosophy, and ethical principles to current and future developments.

Students acquire knowledge of the intersection between AI, criminal law, and ethics, understanding how AI technologies challenge legal and ethical principles. They learn about key areas of criminal liability, ethical risks, and societal expectations surrounding AI systems, gaining insights into the legal and philosophical implications of AI's growing role in society.
Criteria for evaluation Marks are based on a multiple choice test, and oral participation where applicable.
Methods Presentation, and interactive case study discussions.
Language English
Study material Slides, and where necessary complememtary literature, will be provided via JKU moodle platform.
Changing subject? No
Earlier variants They also cover the requirements of the curriculum (from - to)
993AISOAL2V19: VL AI and Law II (2019W-2025S)
On-site course
Maximum number of participants -
Assignment procedure Direct assignment