CSCI1953-C

Legal Issues in Generative AI

Fall 2026

Generative AI has raised new questions of law, from the data collection, to the model training and output, to the harms that can arise. Courts apply existing legal doctrines to these technologies, yet how those laws govern generative AI remains unsettled. This seminar will cover the legal procedures, and analysis of Generative AI products. The focus will mostly be on judicial precedent in property, contract, and tort doctrines and how they manifest during the AI lifecycle. Additionally, the seminar will examine some recent state and international regulations. The goal will be to develop the skills to analyze opinions, and assess how courts may resolve ongoing and future disputes involving generative AI, both in traditional doctrines and more recent regulations. The seminar will feature a mix of short lectures reviewing both technical and legal concepts, followed by discussion of readings.

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