Sivarama Krishna Prakash, Research Scholar, Alliance University
ABSTRACT
AI is broadly described as either: narrow AI (also referred to as “weak” or applied AI), which carries out a function such as data processing; or artificial general intelligence (AGI or “strong” AI), which is hypothetically capable of “the whole domain of human thought.” Artificial general intelligence that surpasses “the best human brains in practically every field” would be considered artificial superintelligence (ASI). Present day AIs are mostly narrow AI and they are generally built to solve particular tasks. Development of AGI is very rare and generally unheard of. However, there is a fair possibility of companies researching on AGI in stealth mode. AI permeates our lives in numerous subtle and not-so-subtle ways, performing tasks that, until quite recently, could only be performed by a human with specialized knowledge, expensive training, or a government-issued license. Driverless vehicles, which also are propelled by AI, have been approved for road operation/testing in twenty-nine states of the United States of America and the District of Columbia; their inevitable arrival on the consumer market is expected to revolutionize road transportation.
The core issues arising out of usage of AI induced Autonomous Vehicles are Legal status of these vehicles and the liability for accidents and other violations caused by such Autonomous Vehicles. As an example, if we take the case of accident caused by an autonomous vehicle, there are multiple persons who could be responsible e.g. manufacturer of the Autonomous Vehicle, software coder, quality control team, driver/owner/user of the autonomous vehicle, person responsible to provide software updates/malware patches, third party hackers etc. This paper will delve more deeper into all the above with specific analysis on existing laws around the world and also discuss some case laws with respect to Autonomous Vehicles. Keywords: Autonomous Vehicles, AI, ASI, AGI, AI Liability, Human.
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