B9028 - AI REGULATION

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, students - demonstrate a sound understanding of, and a critical approach to, the basic role and rationales of market regulation, the main features of digital markets and the legal issues that they raise vis-à-vis traditional market regulation, including the structure and fundamental rules which govern the digital domain, thus acquiring skills which are useful in business and administration, as well as in in-house legal professions; - have developed an ability to apply knowledge of principles of regulation and laws to a number of business areas.

Course contents

The course aims to provide students with a framework of the main regulatory tools as well as the key actors within the regulatory landscape of new technologies, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence.

In particular, among other topics, the course will address:

• General principles of digital constitutionalism;
• Key legal, socio-economic, political, and ethical issues related to new technologies and AI;
• Emerging challenges and critical issues associated with the rise of digital technologies and artificial intelligence;
• Main sources of regulation for digital technologies and AI;
• Privacy and data protection;
• The impact of new technologies and AI on data protection and, more in general, on fundamental rights (e.g. platforms, AI and freedom of speech; new forms of discrimination, etc.).

Readings/Bibliography

In order to ensure the most up-to-date coverage of a subject characterized by rapid regulatory changes, the texts and materials required for exam preparation will be indicated and/or provided in the weeks immediately preceding the start of the course or during the first lessons.

Teaching methods

The course takes place through oral lectures.

To encourage student engagement, the course will try to promote debate, group work, or class presentations, possibly through the analysis of specific case studies or recent decisions issued by major European and/or international courts.

Assessment methods

The final grade will be determined as follows:

• 50% – written research project (submitted in Word format), consisting of either a short paper on a topic discussed during the course or a report based on group work conducted in class;
• 50% – oral examination assessing the student’s understanding of the course materials and ability to critically engage with the relevant legal, ethical, and regulatory issues.

 

Mark descriptors:

• <18 insufficient - not pass

• 18-23 pass, sufficient

• 24-27 pass, good

• 28-30 pass, very good

• 30 cum laude pass, excellent

Teaching tools

PowerPoint presentations, research papers and additional study materials useful for exam preparation will be made available in due time on the course’s space on Virtuale platform. (https://virtuale.unibo.it/ ).

Office hours

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