Technology, Artificial Intelligence and the Law

Cod y Modiwl: LC22420
Teitl y Modiwl: Technology, Artificial Intelligence and the Law
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr David Poyton
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: CT10120 neu CT10420 neu LC10120 neu LC10420
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Megan Talbot; Ms Caroline Whitby

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Class Tests (MCQ) in Seminars: 2 Awr Completion of MCQ questions in each seminar	50%
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Exam (MCQ): 2 Awr	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Show a basic understanding of the role of law and regulation in relation to technological developments.
Demonstrate the ability to explain the potential for criminal activity created by technological developments and the legal responses
Explain the legal challenges presented by the 'Digital Economy'.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the notion of 'privacy' in the context of the online environment and the legal issues raised.
Be able to identify and discuss the legal implications of the use of artificial intelligence in a range of contexts.
Evaluate statutory and judicial responses to a range of technological developments.

Disgrifiad cryno

Technological developments have presented society with opportunities for advancement for generations. They also pose challenges and create risks. Over the past decade the pace and scale of change has accelerated beyond the expectations of many commentators. For regulators and legal practitioners the challenges are significant with developments in networks, AI and blockchain changing the face of business practice and social interaction.
In this module students will be introduced to some of the most contentious and contemporary areas of law and legal practice, exploring the impact of artificial intelligence and technology in the fields of crime, commerce, privacy and medicine.

Nod

This module aims to provide students with valuable insights into the impact of technology on our professional and personal lives, from a legal perspective. The module will require students to develop and apply a range of academic knowledge and skills, building upon previous areas of study and engaging new contemporary topics.

Cynnwys

- Introduction to technology, artificial intelligence and the law.
- Technology and crime.
- The Digital Economy.
- AI in action: autonomous vehicles, medical diagnosis and the legal Profession

20 lectures, 3 seminars, 3 workshops (all 1 hour sessions)

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Seminar discussions/activities develop individual and group presentation and oral argument (unassessed). Essay writing (assessed).
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Generic and transferrable skills including, research, analysis and communication.
Datrys Problemau	Seminar discussion/preparation and debate.
Gwaith Tim	Group activities and discussion.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Seminar participation and exam preparation develop different aspects of academic research, from understanding and referencing sources through the dissemination of ideas to others orally (unassessed), and developing written communication skills (assessed).
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Reading and understanding legal materials particular to Commercial Law.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Research and preparation for seminars (unassessed) and assessments (assessed).
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Library and research skills are fundamental to preparation for seminars and assessed work.

Nodau

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