Should AI Have Legal Personhood? The Case of Autonomous Cars.

As AI systems become increasingly autonomous, especially in technologies like self-driving cars, legal systems around the world are facing a tough question: Should AI be granted legal personhood? In this thought-provoking episode of Emerging Tech Debates, we explore the evolving legal concept of personhood—tracing its roots from Roman law to the modern digital age—and ask whether artificial intelligence has earned a seat at the legal table.We dive deep into the ethical, legal, and practical implications of AI that can make independent decisions. Could legal personhood help close liability gaps and ensure accountability when autonomous systems cause harm? Or does it risk absolving human creators and operators of responsibility? From "e-personality" models to corporate-style liability frameworks, we examine the proposed solutions—and their unintended consequences.Join us as we debate whether the law should evolve to meet the age of machines, or if legal personhood should remain a uniquely human privilege. Tune in for an engaging conversation on rights, responsibility, and the rapidly blurring lines between human and machine.

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