In the nineteenth century, evolution challenged the idea of divine creation, raising questions about morality and responsibility. The idea that human minds might be “natural,” rather than “created,” caused a cultural crisis affecting legal and governance systems.
Today, AI presents a similar dilemma—since it lacks consciousness or intent, who is accountable for its actions?
In this CPOSAT special edition article, Domains of Uncertainty: The Persistent Problem of Legal Accountability in Governance of Humans and Artificial Intelligence, Carrie S. Alexander explores how embracing doubt and uncertainty might help address the challenges AI now presents.
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