Legal Liability of Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Systems in Emerging Regulatory Frameworks A Comparative Perspective from Indonesia

Yanto Irianto; Joko Suranto; Lulu Sarini

doi:10.59890/ijla.v4i2.224

Authors

Yanto Irianto Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Cirebon
Joko Suranto STIS Darul Ulum Lampung Timur
Lulu Sarini Kementerian Agama Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijla.v4i2.224

Keywords:

Autonomous Artificial Intelligence, Comparative Law, Legal Liability, Regulatory Frameworks, Technology Governance

Abstract

The development of autonomous Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems has created new legal challenges regarding the determination of liability for damages caused by AI-based systems. This study aims to analyze the legal liability of autonomous AI systems within emerging regulatory frameworks and to compare Indonesia’s regulatory readiness with the regulatory model of the European Union. The research employed a normative juridical method using statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. Primary and secondary legal materials were obtained from legislation, policy documents, and international AI governance instruments, including the Personal Data Protection Law, the Electronic Information and Electronic Transactions Law, and the European Union AI Act. The findings indicate that AI regulation in Indonesia remains sectoral and does not specifically regulate the liability of autonomous AI systems.

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