AI Regulation & Law (6 ECTS)

The module covers the following topics. Introduction to European AI Law; Overview of AI legal developments in the US, UK and other countries; Legal review of General Purpose AI Technology; AI in different sectors (e.g. contracts, healthcare and medicine, HR, traffic/automotives; discrimination, equality, fairness; transparency and explainabilty of algorithms.

After the completition of the module the students will be able to understand the foundations and concepts of the regulation of AI in general. Furthermore, they will be able to illustrate possible applications and risks of using AI technologies.

The module exam is a written examination. The written examination will cover topics from the field of AI regulation (especially AI legal regimes in and outside Europe). The examination will last 120 minutes and will consist of various questions (essay and/or multiple choice). The aim of the written examination is to demonstrate knowledge about the impact of AI on different areas. With the processing of the examination students demonstrate that they are able to remember and name the risks and benefits of using AI. Furthermore, they will show that they are able to compare, use and explain important questions and current challenges in the field of AI law and regulation on a intermediate level.

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The module consists of a master´s lecture and associated case studies. The topics of the module are presented via slides and presentations in the lecture hall or a hybrid format. Both the teaching format and the associated in-class exercises aim to stimulate discussions based on presentations and questions. In addition the module will equip students with the necessary skills to understand and critically discuss current research on AI law and regulation, as well as to communicate their effectiveness and implications, and shed light on their impact on society. During the lecture parts, new topics will be presented and explained. In the in-class exercises, these concepts will be implemented and applied in case studies.