The Cambridge handbook of AI and consumer law: Comparative perspectives

Abstract

This comprehensive handbook delves into the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence, law, and government regulations in society and business. With a particular focus on consumer-centric issues, chapters analyze the benefits and challenges of the expanding influence of AI systems on consumers, while shedding light on the psychological impact and potential harm posed by AI. Readers will navigate the complexities of tort law and its application to harm caused by AI, explore the legal conundrums arising from consumers utilizing digital delegates as agents, and uncover the innovative ways AI can be harnessed to enforce consumer law. This work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the implications of AI on the legal landscape, the future of the consumer marketplace, and the role of consumer law. • Explores the relationship between AI, law, and government regulations, focusing on consumer-centric issues • Examines the rise of the AI consumer marketplace, manipulation of consumer choice, and issues of liability for consumer harm • Features a comparative perspective on AI's transnational nature and governance including the potential role of using AI to enforce consumer law.