The Implications of Artificial Intelligence on Criminal Liability in Contemporary Criminal Thought

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised profound questions regarding the traditional foundations of criminal liability. This article examines how AI technologies challenge conventional legal concepts such as intent, causation, and responsibility. It analyzes the extent to which existing criminal law frameworks can accommodate autonomous decision-making systems and explores whether new legal models are required to address their unique characteristics. Through a comparative legal approach, the study assesses how different jurisdictions respond to AI-related offenses and evaluates the adequacy of current legal doctrines in ensuring accountability. The article concludes that contemporary criminal thought must evolve to incorporate flexible and adaptive legal principles capable of addressing the complexities of AI. It proposes a hybrid model of responsibility that balances technological innovation with the protection of fundamental legal guarantees.