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JOHAN STEYN: When robots cause harm the case law is lacking
Business leaders should be aware of the potential legal risks when considering AI technology
30 November 2022 - 05:00
A person is injured or killed by a self-driving vehicle. A building is damaged when an autonomous drone crashes into it. A software platform wrongly diagnoses and treats medical conditions.
A computer powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that reviews mortgage applications may be biased if it considers factors such as certain demographics. A robotic surgery system augmented with AI could potentially make a decision that endangers the patient during the operation...
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