The Reasonable Robot: Artificial Intelligence and the Law [Paperback]

Argues that treating people and artificial intelligence differently under the law results in unexpected and harmful outcomes for social welfare.Addressing the legal implications of the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in society, Abbott argues that the law should not discriminate between people and AI when they perform the same tasks. This nuanced examination of technology is for anyone interested in the legal, social, and ethical issues associated with AI.Addressing the legal implications of the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in society, Abbott argues that the law should not discriminate between people and AI when they perform the same tasks. This nuanced examination of technology is for anyone interested in the legal, social, and ethical issues associated with AI.AI and people do not compete on a level-playing field. Self-driving vehicles may be safer than human drivers, but laws often penalize such technology. People may provide superior customer service, but businesses are automating to reduce their taxes. AI may innovate more effectively, but an antiquated legal framework constrains inventive AI. In The Reasonable Robot, Ryan Abbott argues that the law should not discriminate between AI and human behavior and proposes a new legal principle that will ultimately improve human well-being. This work should be read by anyone interested in the rapidly evolving relationship between AI and the law.Introduction. Artificial intelligence and the law; 1. Understanding artificial intelligence; 2. Should artificial intelligence pay taxes?; 3. The reasonable robot; 4. The artificial inventor; 5. Changing intellectual property standards; 6. Punishing artificial intelligence; 7. Alternative perspectives on artificial intelligence and AI legal neutrality; Third party materials; Index.'The Reasonable Robot provides highly original insights into one of the most important conversations of our time. Ryan Abbott brings a unique and sometimes controversial pels„