Legal Liability for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Healthcare Sector

Abstract

The present study aims to shed light on the legal liability associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector by examining both civil and criminal liability related to the deployment of medical robots. The study concluded that AI systems and robots are programmed to perform assigned tasks and objectives autonomously; as such, they are often incapable of responding effectively to unforeseen situations, which may result in undesirable or unlawful outcomes. Consequently, developers, operators, or users of AI technologies may bear responsibility for negligence or lack of competence. The study recommends the establishment of a comprehensive set of guidelines for the use of AI in healthcare, addressing issues of safety, privacy, non-discrimination, and accountability.