Unveiling Insights on Legal Approaches to AI Liability: From Code to Courtroom

Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is progressively being used in many unlawful activities. AI has become more active on the dark web, dealing drugs and committing cyber crimes. The use of AI in the criminal justice system offers enhanced efficiency, precision, and objectivity in decision-making processes. As AI evolves and becomes more integrated into the criminal justice system, it is critical for lawmakers, legal experts, and technologists to collaborate. There are currently no particular codified laws, statutory norms, or regulations in India that directly regulate artificial intelligence. The consequences of AI-related crimes go beyond financial losses and privacy violations, undermining societal trust in AI technologies and potentially hindering their beneficial applications. Addressing these difficulties demands a comprehensive approach that balances technological progress with strong legal and ethical frameworks to enable responsible AI usage and protect society from future risks. This research paper looks into the current status of AI applications in criminal justice, focusing on their potential benefits, problems, and ethical implications. Furthermore, the analysis attempts to define Artificial Intelligence for legal purposes, and it incorporates vicarious liability, product liability, and strict liability for AI systems by balancing the responsibilities of producers and users to determine who should be held liable when a crime is committed by Artificial Intelligence.