Crimes in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: a Hybrid Approach to Liability and Security in the Digital Era

Objective: to study the applicability of existing norms on product quality liability and negligence laws to crimes related to artificial intelligence. The author hypothesizes that the hybrid application of these legal mechanisms can become the basis for an effective regulatory system under the rapid technological development. Methods: the research includes a comprehensive approach based on the PESTEL analysis (political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors), the “five whys” root cause analysis, and cases from various countries. This multi-level approach allows not only identifying key problems, but also proposing adapted solutions that take into account the specifics of crimes related to artificial intelligence. Results: the research shows that the existing norms on product quality and negligence are not effective enough to regulate crimes related to artificial intelligence. The main obstacles are technological complexity, lack of precedents, lack of consumer awareness, and jurisdictional issues. The author concludes that effective regulation requires a global system that includes clear principles of responsibility, strict safety standards, and constant adaptation to new challenges. Scientific novelty: the paper represents a unique approach to the crimes related to artificial intelligence through the prism of hybrid application of existing legal mechanisms. It offers a new perspective on the problem, combining theoretical analysis with practical recommendations based on case study. Practical significance: recommendations for legislators and regulators were developed. The author emphasizes the need to create specialized agencies, introduce educational programs for citizens and employees, and to provide funding for research in the field of explicable artificial intelligence and security standards. These measures are aimed at forming a stable regulatory system capable of effectively countering crimes related to the use of artificial intelligence. The work opens up new horizons for further research on the regulation of AI technologies and emphasizes the need for international cooperation and an interdisciplinary approach.