As part of The School of Law and Criminology Research Seminar Series, PhD candidate, Obele Akinniranye will deliver a seminar entitled 'Navigating Liability in the Age of Autonomy: A Critical Analysis of the EU Regulatory Framework for AI and Autonomous Vehicles' .
This research critically evaluates the EU’s regulatory framework governing autonomous vehicles (AVs) with a focus on AI liability. Positioned within a comparative legal study, it highlights the strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in existing regulations, emphasizing the interplay between technological innovation and regulatory responses. Key frameworks analysed include the EU Motor Insurance Directive, GDPR, EU Artificial Intelligence Act 2023, and the Product Liability Directive 2024/2853.
The study underscores challenges posed by AVs’ decision-making autonomy and reduced human oversight, addressing civil liability issues for stakeholders such as drivers, regulators, manufacturers, and deployers. It explores recent updates, such as the expanded scope of the 2024 Product Liability Directive, which extends liability to AI systems and multiple economic operators while introducing measures like rebuttable presumptions to simplify claims.
Using interdisciplinary methods, the research proposes a layered liability framework with standardized safety protocols, operational requirements, and shared insurance pools. This comprehensive approach aims to harmonize innovation with safety, fostering responsible AV deployment. Ultimately, the findings aim to influence future regulatory strategies for AI and autonomous systems in the EU.
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