Artificial intelligence and related technologies: about the concept, information basis and public legal aspects

The focus of this work is artificial intelligence and related technologies, as well as their possible impact on social development. Artificial intelligence is considered by the author as a generalized category, the basis for which is formed by information technologies. Information technologies can have intellectual properties and functions, as well as endow information systems with intellectual characteristics. By related technologies, the author means technological solutions that are derived from artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is considered generically. Related technologies have a more specific expression.

The purpose of this research is to analyze approaches to the definition of artificial intelligence, the formation of the author's position and the identification of existing trends in the development of industry legislation.

The methods used by the author can be presented in a complex (analysis, generalization, formal-logical and formal-legal methods).

The results of the research were the conclusions formulated in relation to the category of «artificial intelligence». The approaches to the definition of artificial intelligence are investigated, the official concept is analyzed, and the author's definition is proposed, considering the legal side and the informational aspect of the object. Artificial intelligence is understood as a complex of technologies involving the use of cognitive processes to carry out purposeful activities.

This work has been prepared to participate of public and scientific discussion on artificial intelligence and the prospects for its application, including in the field of legal activity. This publication opens a series of articles on the legal aspects of artificial intelligence and related technologies, and its continuation is the topic of the democratization of artificial intelligence, its system and classification.

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