Issues

The Ethics of Facial Recognition Technology

Facial recognition technology presents a unique threat to freedom and human dignity. Once the technology is installed, people will become acclimated to it, and abusive uses will be nearly inevitable.

The Future of Work in the Age of AI: Displacement or Risk-Shifting?

Artificial intelligence-based systems (AI) are altering the conditions and quality of work. Employers use AI to shift risks to low-wage workers, adopting irregular schedules or systems that force workers to adopt a strenuous pace.

Informing the Design of a Personalized Privacy Assistant for the Internet of Things

Personalized Privacy Assistant (PPAs) will help users manage Internet of Things (IoT) device data collection. The best PPAs will learn from users and offer suggestions from unbiased sources.

Using Data and Respecting Users

Firms should make ethical choices in using data to avoid souring relationships with users. Three basic guidelines reduce risk and help maintain user trust.

The Automated Administrative State: A Crisis of Legitimacy

Federal and state agencies increasingly use automation and software to carry out their responsibilities, resulting in a loss of due process and accountability. However, some agencies use technology effectively.

Race, Labor, and the Future of Work

As automation and globalization transform the labor market, the need for labor protection for racial minorities remains a concern. Emerging artificial intelligence (AI) systems may worsen labor inequalities.

Protecting Workers' Civil Rights in the Digital Age

Automated hiring, including automated video interviews, raises concerns about employment discrimination and privacy. Workplace wellness programs and electronic workplace surveillance raise similar concerns.

Liability Rules for Autonomous Vehicles: How Traditional Legal Relations Encourage Modern Technological Innovation

As autonomous vehicles (AVs) come into use, lawyers will guide courts’ choice of liability rules, the sanctions that apply when the rules of the road are broken. The best rule for many accidents involving AVs will be strict liability.

Competing in the Age of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) enables the rapid growth of a new type of firm. Many traditional firms now compete directly with AI-based firms. Business strategies and competitive processes are changing.

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Rules, Standards, and Judicial Discretion

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems will be used by lawmakers and judges to refine and apply the law. Over time, flexible standards will tend to be displaced by precise rules.