Jamal bin Sulaiman Al-Sharji

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become widely
used by millions of people daily, particularly in
decision-making processes across various fields,
including transportation, medicine, finance, the
environment, sustainable development, the judiciary,
and public administration. AI has brought about
significant advancements in these diverse areas.
These developments necessitate legal intervention,
especially concerning the issuance of administrative
decisions based on AI systems, which are now being
made entirely automatically, or in the execution of
routine administrative tasks. In the administrative
sphere, authorities may utilize AI for automated
decision-making in various administrative activities,
such as granting licenses for industrial or commercial
activities, or for carrying out their daily operations,
particularly those related to public medical facilities. In both cases, the issue of liability
for damages resulting from this use can arise. This research examines the concept of AI,
its characteristics, types, and applications in the administrative field, as well as the nature
and legal basis of liability arising from damages caused by AI in administrative
operations. The research also examines the judiciary's stance on the legality of
administrative use of artificial intelligence technologies in automated decision-making,
and compensation for damages resulting from such decisions. Finally, the research
addresses the central question—given the increasing use of artificial intelligence and
growing investments in it—namely, whether the general rules of administrative liability
are sufficient to address damages resulting from the use of artificial intelligence
technologies, or whether specific rules are needed to address liability for such damages.