Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
Understanding the (basic) functioning of the most recente innovative technologies (blockchain and artificial intelligence) and ability to grasp the legal problems that arise from their development and use
Expected learning outcomes
Understanding the required legislative policies at a supranational level, and suggest legislative solutions de lege ferenda
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
International Law and New Technologies.
The program of the course reads as follows:
The impact of new technologies in society is disruptive and impact on each sector, public and private, as well as the relations between private parties and private parties and institutions.
The course starts with an introductory focus on the current technological evolution and the relationship between "law and innovation"; then, the course will focus on the relationship between international, public and private law, and new technologies, focusing on: non-contractual liability; ethical and social problems.
The analysis will be de lege lata and de cure contendo and the perspective adopted will be that of the european legislator.
The program of the course reads as follows:
The impact of new technologies in society is disruptive and impact on each sector, public and private, as well as the relations between private parties and private parties and institutions.
The course starts with an introductory focus on the current technological evolution and the relationship between "law and innovation"; then, the course will focus on the relationship between international, public and private law, and new technologies, focusing on: non-contractual liability; ethical and social problems.
The analysis will be de lege lata and de cure contendo and the perspective adopted will be that of the european legislator.
Prerequisites for admission
Perfect knowledge of the English language.
Basic knowledge of public international law is recommended.
Basic knowledge of public international law is recommended.
Teaching methods
Course attendance is mandatory, meaning that students will be required to attend at least 70% of classes.
The classes will combine lectures and discussion of relevant issues/cases. Students will be required to read certain materials in advance of the class and actively participate in structured discussions of issues and/or cases.
The classes will combine lectures and discussion of relevant issues/cases. Students will be required to read certain materials in advance of the class and actively participate in structured discussions of issues and/or cases.
Teaching Resources
The suggested book is : B.Cappiello, AI-systems and non contractual liability. A european private law analysis.
The following readings material will provide students with the basic elements of knowledge for Module C of the Course:
Readings: L. Floridi, J. Cowls, A unified framework of principles for AI, 2019.
F. Corea, AI Knowledge Map: how to classify AI technologies, a sketch of a new AI technology landscape. First appeared in Medium - Artificial Intelligence, 2019
Readings: A. Bertolini, F. Episcopo, The Expert Group's Report on liability for artificial intelligence and other emerging digital technologies: a critical assessment, European Journal of Risk and Regulation, 2021, 644
Readings: G. Wagner, Robot Liability, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Working Paper Series, 2019.
P. Machnikowski, Introduction, in P. Machnikowski, European Product Liability, Cambridge, 2017, 1 ff..
Readings: BICCL, Study on the Rome II Regulation (EC) 864/2007 on the law applicable to non-contractual obligations, 2021, 25-36, 58-86.
Readings: A. Renda, "Ethics, governance and policy challenges, Report of a CEPS Task Force.
Readings: 4ème Commission, Droits de l'homme et droit international privé, Rapporteur F. Pocar
High Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence], European Commission (2018 December, 18). Draft Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI.
The following readings material will provide students with the basic elements of knowledge for Module C of the Course:
Readings: L. Floridi, J. Cowls, A unified framework of principles for AI, 2019.
F. Corea, AI Knowledge Map: how to classify AI technologies, a sketch of a new AI technology landscape. First appeared in Medium - Artificial Intelligence, 2019
Readings: A. Bertolini, F. Episcopo, The Expert Group's Report on liability for artificial intelligence and other emerging digital technologies: a critical assessment, European Journal of Risk and Regulation, 2021, 644
Readings: G. Wagner, Robot Liability, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Working Paper Series, 2019.
P. Machnikowski, Introduction, in P. Machnikowski, European Product Liability, Cambridge, 2017, 1 ff..
Readings: BICCL, Study on the Rome II Regulation (EC) 864/2007 on the law applicable to non-contractual obligations, 2021, 25-36, 58-86.
Readings: A. Renda, "Ethics, governance and policy challenges, Report of a CEPS Task Force.
Readings: 4ème Commission, Droits de l'homme et droit international privé, Rapporteur F. Pocar
High Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence], European Commission (2018 December, 18). Draft Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final exam will be an oral exam.
IUS/13 - INTERNATIONAL LAW - University credits: 3
Lessons: 21 hours
Professor:
Cappiello Benedetta Allegra Roberta
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Professor(s)
Reception:
Wednesday 10-12 ; by appointment
Department of Italian and Supranational Law _ Room next to the Library'main entrance