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9 Case W. Res. J.L. Tech. & Internet 1 (2018)
The Modern Trolley Problem: Ethical and Economically-Sound Liability Schemes for Autonomous Vehicles

handle is hein.journals/caswestres9 and id is 97 raw text is: Journal of Law, Technology & the Internet * Vol. 9 * 2018 The Modern Trolley Problem: Ethical and Economically-Sound Liability Schemes for Autonomous Vehicles Amar Kumar Moolayil* ABSTRACT The paper synthesizes modern scholarship in the fields of Artificial Intelligence law, Ethics, Corporate Liability, and Economics to develop potential liability schemes that the automotive and insurance industries may impose when autonomous vehicles eventually come to dominate the roadways. By addressing the issues of whom the autonomous vehicle's Al protects and who bears liability in the event of an accident-two issues that this author believes are critical to the successful adoption of autonomous vehicle technology-the transition from human drivers to Al drivers will be less contentious. Because of the prescient nature of the topic, as well as a discussion of the intersectionality of Law, Technology, Philosophy, and Economics, this paper will appeal to a broad readership, especially those interested in autonomous vehicle technology and the implications that their wide-spread use will have on the law. JD/MBA Candidate, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Class of 2018; B.A. 2014 Loyola University Chicago. I wish to sincerely thank Professor Juliet P. Kostritsky for her comments on earlier drafts of this note, as well as her help in navigating the publishing process. I also wish to thank my friends and family, whose support made the writing process all the more bearable. Finally, a special thanks to editorial staff of the Journal of Law, Technology, and the Internet, whose hard work and dedication made the publication of this note possible. Responsibility for any mistakes remain mine alone.

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