Artificial Intelligence Regulation: Approaches and Implications

The complexity of technological risks and cyber security risks with a major significant impact on fundamental rights and freedoms arising from the adoption of new artificial intelligence technologies calls for the implementation of specific regulations adapted to the rapid pace of technological innovation and the continuous evolution of threats in this area. The proposed study will focus both on the critical analysis of the regulatory and institutional instruments for regulating artificial intelligence as one of the so-called disruptive technologies and on the challenges faced by regulators. Methodologically, the research will involve the identification and analysis of the risks associated with AI technology, followed by a systematic assessment of the mandatory (hard law) and non-mandatory (soft law) legal instruments applicable to the field, as well as proposed governance system proposals, in order to identify similarities and juxtapositions. In addition, synthesising the views expressed in legal doctrine will make an important contribution to analyse and understand the challenges to regulation and governance posed by new digital technology. By analysing from different perspectives, the proposed regulations to prevent risks associated with artificial intelligence, the scientific contribution brings into question possible directions for the future regulatory framework.