Research on the Legal Framework for AI Tort Liability

Abstract

In recent years, the rapid advancement of technology has continuously expanded the artificial intelligence industry. China has kept pace with global trends by significantly increasing investment in AI research. However, when this technology is applied in human society, it triggers intense collisions with existing legal frameworks, regulations, ethical standards, moral principles, and social norms. The analysis of legal issues arising from AI and its applications reveals complex underlying causes. Establishing specialized market access rules for AI and clarifying its non-subject status are crucial steps. A liability principle centered on producer responsibility, with user liability as the exception, supplemented by equitable liability and strict liability principles, would help alleviate regulatory challenges in AI deployment. Insurance schemes and compensation funds can serve as an underlying safety net when AI-related tort incidents occur.