Legal Governance of Agentic AI and Autonomous Agents (eBook)

Regulating the Future of Work
Artikelnummer: 978-1-040-90125-0
Einband: PDF
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The rapid emergence of autonomous AI agents-systems capable of independent decision-making, task execution, and complex problem-solving with minimal human oversight-represents a paradigmatic shift in the nature of work itself. Unlike traditional AI tools that merely augment human capabilities, these sophisticated algorithmic entities possess agency; they plan, execute, and adapt in ways that fundamentally challenge existing legal frameworks, ethical paradigms, and regulatory structures.

This edited volume addresses the critical gap in scholarly literature by providing the first comprehensive, legally focused analysis of how autonomous AI agents are transforming the future of work, with particular emphasis on regulatory challenges, governance frameworks, and policy solutions. Drawing from interdisciplinary expertise across law, ethics, economics, and technology, the book addresses critical gaps in current literature by examining the unique legal and ethical questions that arise when AI systems possess degrees of agency and autonomy in workplace settings. The work is especially timely given recent breakthroughs in "Agentic AI" systems such as OpenAI's Operator and Anthropic's Claude, which represent a fundamental shift in AI capabilities.

Through interdisciplinary analysis, this book examines not merely the technological capabilities of autonomous agents, but their profound implications for liability, accountability, regulatory frameworks, and the fundamental nature of employment relationships. This approach ensures rigorous academic treatment while maintaining accessibility for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers navigating the complex intersection of AI governance and employment law in an increasingly automated world.

The book's unique contribution lies in its specificity-moving beyond general AI regulation discourse to focus precisely on autonomous agents within workplace contexts. It addresses urgent questions: How do existing legal doctrines accommodate entities that make independent decisions affecting human livelihoods? What governance mechanisms ensure algorithmic fairness while preserving innovation? How should liability be distributed when autonomous systems cause harm or make discriminatory decisions? These inquiries demand immediate scholarly attention as autonomous agents transition from experimental technologies to workforce realities.

The rapid emergence of autonomous AI agents-systems capable of independent decision-making, task execution, and complex problem-solving with minimal human oversight-represents a paradigmatic shift in the nature of work itself. Unlike traditional AI tools that merely augment human capabilities, these sophisticated algorithmic entities possess agency; they plan, execute, and adapt in ways that fundamentally challenge existing legal frameworks, ethical paradigms, and regulatory structures.

This edited volume addresses the critical gap in scholarly literature by providing the first comprehensive, legally focused analysis of how autonomous AI agents are transforming the future of work, with particular emphasis on regulatory challenges, governance frameworks, and policy solutions. Drawing from interdisciplinary expertise across law, ethics, economics, and technology, the book addresses critical gaps in current literature by examining the unique legal and ethical questions that arise when AI systems possess degrees of agency and autonomy in workplace settings. The work is especially timely given recent breakthroughs in "Agentic AI" systems such as OpenAI's Operator and Anthropic's Claude, which represent a fundamental shift in AI capabilities.

Through interdisciplinary analysis, this book examines not merely the technological capabilities of autonomous agents, but their profound implications for liability, accountability, regulatory frameworks, and the fundamental nature of employment relationships. This approach ensures rigorous academic treatment while maintaining accessibility for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers navigating the complex intersection of AI governance and employment law in an increasingly automated world.

The book's unique contribution lies in its specificity-moving beyond general AI regulation discourse to focus precisely on autonomous agents within workplace contexts. It addresses urgent questions: How do existing legal doctrines accommodate entities that make independent decisions affecting human livelihoods? What governance mechanisms ensure algorithmic fairness while preserving innovation? How should liability be distributed when autonomous systems cause harm or make discriminatory decisions? These inquiries demand immediate scholarly attention as autonomous agents transition from experimental technologies to workforce realities.

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VerlagTaylor & Francis Ebooks
EinbandPDF
Erscheinungsjahr2027
Seitenangabe408 S.
AusgabekennzeichenEnglisch
Abbildungen25 schwarz-weiße Abbildungen, 25 schwarz-weiße Zeichnungen, 43 schwarz-weiße Tabellen
Auflage27001 A. 1. Auflage
PlattformPDF
AutorPandey, Jay Kumar (Hrsg.) / Kumar, Rajendra (Hrsg.)

Über den Autor Jay Kumar (Hrsg.) Pandey

Dr. Jay Kumar Pandey is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department EEE at Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Barabanki (U.P.) India. Dr. Pandey has completed his Ph.D in 2022. Dr. Pandey has done his M.Tech with specialization in Power Control (Instrumentation) and also done his MBA from Finance and Marketing. His subjects of interest are related to Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Image Processing, Image Processing, IoT, Machine Learning and Solar PV. Dr. Pandey has published 4 edited book in IGI and Apple Academy & CRC Press. He has 14 years of teaching and research experience has published more than 20 research papers in national and international journals /conferences & more than 15 Book Chapters. Dr. Pandey is also Editor of Journal of Technology Innovations and Energy United States. Dr. Rajendra Kumar brings exceptional interdisciplinary expertise as a distinguished legal scholar with a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Lucknow, specializing in AI governance frameworks and autonomous systems regulation. His unique profile combines advanced academic credentials with substantial practical legal experience as an Advocate practicing before High Courts and the Supreme Court of India for over five years. His comprehensive educational background includes an LL.M. in Human Rights Law from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, an LL.B. (Hons.) from the University of Lucknow, and qualification for UGC-NET for Assistant Professor in Law (2019). Dr. Kumar's doctoral research specifically examines the intersection of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and legal frameworks within the Indian context, involving extensive empirical analysis and international comparative approaches. Dr. Kumar's scholarly excellence is demonstrated through his rare achievement of publishing in SCOPUS-indexed international publications, including a book chapter titled "Revolutionizing Early Warning Systems for Natural Disasters: Integrating AI and ML-Driven Models, Tools, and Platforms" published by Bentham Science Publishers, Netherlands, and "Ethical Implications of the Use of Artificial Intelligence" published by Redshine Publication, London, UK. His practical legal experience provides direct exposure to cutting-edge legal issues arising from technological advancement, ensuring comprehensive understanding of both theoretical regulatory frameworks and pragmatic implementation challenges. As an innovative educator, Dr. Kumar has developed pioneering e-learning content for jurisprudence courses at the University of Lucknow, demonstrating forward-thinking approaches essential for addressing autonomous agent governance challenges in modern legal practice.

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