Course on Artificial Intelligence Laws [AI Laws]

About Course on Artificial Intelligence Laws [AI Laws]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, and the legal sector is no exception. This course explores how AI intersects with law, from regulatory frameworks and ethical considerations to challenges and opportunities for legal professionals. You’ll gain an understanding of how AI is used in law schools, law firms, courts, and legal tech, as well as the compliance requirements and ethical concerns surrounding AI in India.

By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of AI in the legal domain, including its potential, limitations, and regulatory considerations.

Eligibility

• Law students (UG & PG)
• Legal professionals interested in legal tech
• Law faculty and researchers
• Legal consultants and compliance officers

Course Plan

Module 1: Fundamentals of AI and Law

• What is Artificial Intelligence?
• Use cases of AI in law: Research, Drafting, Litigation Analysis, E-Discovery
• AI in law schools: Role of AI in legal education and bar exam prep
• AI in courts: Smart Contracts, Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)

Module 2: Indian Legal Frameworks for AI

• NITI Aayog’s National Strategy on AI (AI for All)
• Status of AI-specific legislation in India
• IT Act, 2000 and Data Protection (with reference to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023)
• Sectoral regulations and soft law: RBI, SEBI, and MeitY policies

Module 3: AI and the Indian Legal System

• Role of AI in Indian Courts (eCourts Project, SUPACE by Supreme Court)
• Predictive analysis in litigation and bail decisions
• AI in Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in India
• Use of AI in administrative tribunals and arbitration

Module 4: AI, Privacy & Fundamental Rights

• Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right (Puttaswamy v. Union of India)
• AI surveillance systems (like facial recognition used by Delhi Police)
• AI and freedom of speech: Algorithmic content moderation
• Bias and discrimination in AI: Legal safeguards in Indian context

Module 5: Intellectual Property Issues with AI

• Can AI-generated works be copyrighted in India?
• Trade secrets and AI models
• AI and database protection
• Case study: DABUS and its implications in India
• Patentability of AI inventions under the Patents Act, 1970
• Copyright challenges in training large AI models (Indian context)

Module 6: AI, Ethics, and Human Rights

• Algorithmic bias and fairness
• AI and the right to privacy (Puttaswamy judgment analysis)
• AI and freedom of expression
• AI in surveillance and predictive policing
• Ethical AI principles (OECD, UNESCO, IEEE)

Module 7: Conclusion

Faculty 

Ms. Vidushi Verma is an Assistant Professor (Law), UGC NET 2024 qualified, LLM Gold Medallist from NLU Odisha, and holds a B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from CNLU Patna, with 4+ years of industry experience including her role as Assistant Manager (Legal) at HDFC Limited

Language 

English

Duration

5+ Hours

Course Fees

Rs 1000