Tort Liability and Autonomous Systems Accidents

Common and Civil Law Perspectives

Edited by Phillip Morgan, Reader in Law, York Law School, University of York, UK

Autonomous systems driven by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have significant potential for increased productivity and improved safety in many sectors, but it is inevitable that some accidents will occur. The law needs an adequate way to respond to these scenarios and compensate those wrongfully injured. This comprehensive book examines the unique difficulties that autonomous systems create for existing accident compensation systems founded on tort, and proposes solutions.

‘Autonomous systems are increasingly challenging tenets of tort law and its liability schemes. The authors in this book discuss several solutions to tackle the shortcomings of today's law. The volume provides an impressive guide for both scholars and legislators.’
– Ugo Pagallo, University of Turin, Italy