The Cambridge Handbook of the Law, Ethics and Policy of Artificial Intelligence
This informative Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the legal, ethical, and policy implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic systems, with a focus on Europe. As these technologies continue to impact various aspects of our lives, it is crucial to understand and assess the challenges and opportunities they present. Drawing on contributions from experts in various disciplines, this book covers theoretical insights and practical examples of how AI systems are used in society today, as well as exploring the legal and policy instruments governing AI. The interdisciplinary approach of this book makes it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of AI’s impact on society and how it should be regulated. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Nathalie A. Smuha is a legal scholar and philosopher at the KU Leuven Faculty of Law and Criminology, where she examines legal and ethical questions around AI and other digital technologies. Her research focuses particularly on AI’s impact on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Professor Smuha is the academic coordinator of the KU Leuven Summer School on the Law, Ethics and Policy of AI and a member of the KU Leuven Institute for Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Society Institute. She is also the author of Algorithmic Rule by Law: How Algorithmic Regulation in the Public Sector Erodes the Rule of Law (2025).