Artificial Intelligence and Law

Unit 1 — Introduction to AI Technology

1. Overview of Artificial Intelligence, · 2. Types of AI (Narrow vs. General), Machine Learning, and Deep Learning · 3. AI Applications in Various Sectors, · 4. AI in Legal Practice: Current uses of AI in law (e.g., legal research, contract analysis).

• Artificial Intelligence and future of legal profession

Unit 2 — Legal Framework for AI in India

1. Indian Constitution - Fundamental Rights (Article 21), · 2. Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 39), · 3. Right to Privacy (Article 21) · 4. Information Technology Act, 2000 - Section 43A (Data Protection), Section 66 (Cybersecurity), Section 72 (Data Privacy); · 5. Personal Data Protection Bill (PDPB), 2019; · 6. Draft National AI Strategy

• Understanding a Statute and Statutory Analysis: Information Technology Act, 2000

Unit 3 — AI Ethics and Regulation

1. Principles for AI Ethics in AI development and use; · 2. Bias, Fairness, and Transparency; · 3. Ethical Considerations in AI Development and Deployment, Governmental Guidelines on AI Governance

Unit 4 — AI and Intellectual Property

1. Copyright Act, 1957 - Provisions related to AI-generated content; · 2. Patent Act, 1970 - Patentability of AI inventions, Trademark issues related to AI

Unit 5 — Liability and Accountability

1. Tort law principles, · 2. Product liability in AI, · 3. Liability of AI developers, · 4. End-user responsibility

Unit 6 — AI and Justice System

(a) Criminal Justice System · 1. Use of AI in Crime Prevention, Detection, and Investigation; · 2. Legal Challenges and Safeguards in AI-Driven Law Enforcement · (b) Civil Justice System · 1. Use of AI in Predictive Analytics and Case Outcome Prediction, · 2. Legal Research and Document Review, · 3. Case Management and Workflow Automation, · 4. Legal Chatbots, · 5. Online Dispute Resolution

• Artificial Intelligence and future of legal profession
• Virtual Courts and E-Courts in India

Unit 7 — Future Directions and Emerging Trends

1. Regulation of Autonomous Systems: Laws governing self-driving cars, drones, etc. · 2. AI in Healthcare and Finance: Legal issues in high-stakes applications. · 3. Global Perspectives and Comparisons: AI regulations in other countries and international standards. · 4. Developing Legal Frameworks: Proposals for future regulations and laws.