Mon Mar 24 10:17:42 UTC 2025: ## AI’s Rise Challenges Traditional Legal Concepts of Property and Liability: Experts

**Chennai, March 24, 2025** – Legal experts at the “Justice Unplugged: Shaping the Future of Law” conclave in Chennai debated the urgent need to redefine property rights and liability in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). The event, organized by VIT School of Law, VIT Chennai, in association with The Hindu, brought together leading legal minds to discuss the intersection of law and rapidly advancing technology.

Senior advocate Srinath Sridevan highlighted the limitations of the Western-centric concept of personal property rights in the face of AI-generated content, such as images and inventions. He argued that AI’s capacity for autonomous decision-making, even deceptive actions as demonstrated by AI chess programs, renders traditional liability frameworks obsolete. The established notion of human responsibility for tools no longer adequately addresses AI’s evolving capabilities, he said.

Advocate Suhrith Parthasarathy emphasized the challenge of reconciling rapidly evolving technology with centuries-old constitutional principles. He pointed out the lack of intellectual property rights for AI-generated content under current laws, urging lawmakers to swiftly address this gap to prevent “moral chaos.” He highlighted the need for the Constitution to adapt to the contemporary challenges posed by AI.

Professor of Law and Dean Rabbiraj C. further underscored the complexity of liability when AI acts as an agent, questioning who should bear responsibility—the designer, trainer, or purchaser of the AI. He proposed exploring the applicability of product liability principles in such scenarios.

The panel also addressed the concerning issue of algorithmic bias, with Mr. Parthasarathy noting the potential for biased outcomes based on factors like gender and social class to significantly impact legal proceedings. While acknowledging that AI may never completely replace human judgment, Mr. Sridevan suggested its potential to streamline legal processes by identifying outdated cases and efficiently linking records. However, he stressed the significant work needed to effectively integrate AI into the judicial system. The discussion also touched upon the complexities of granting legal personhood to AI and the ethical challenges presented by its use in humanitarian crises.

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