Criminal Liability for Crimes Committed by Artificial Intelligence Devices (Robots)

Abstract

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence and robotics technology, robots have become integral to our daily lives, serving both practical and ideological purposes. Individuals and institutions utilize them to achieve various objectives, and their growing presence across multiple sectors underscores their importance in delivering essential services to humanity. However, alongside these benefits, robots also pose significant risks due to their extensive applications in areas such as the military, education, humanitarian aid, security, and law enforcement. In these contexts, robots may make mistakes that harm those interacting with them, necessitating a legal framework that aligns with these new realities and reexamines the criminal liability of robots in light of technological advancements. The nature of crimes committed by robots varies according to their technical capabilities, encompassing offenses against individuals: roperty, and more. Accordingly, our research will explore the extent to which robots can be held accountable for crimes they commit autonomously, without human intervention.