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Special Issue on “Accountability in the Age of Algorithms: Comparative Perspectives on Legal Liability and Emerging Frameworks for Artificial Intelligence 2026-09-10

International Review of Law (e-ISSN: 2223-859X)

Call for Papers:

Special Issue on “Accountability in the Age of Algorithms: Comparative Perspectives on Legal Liability and Emerging Frameworks for Artificial Intelligence”

 

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly evolved and become structurally and systematically ubiquitous, traditional legal doctrines face mounting and unprecedented pressure to adapt and meet the regulatory challenge. This special issue examines the challenges of accountability, particularly:

(1) The innovation and control dilemma

(2) Jurisdictional and regulatory fragmentation

(3) The diffusion of responsibility

(4) The limits of explainability and transparency

 

The International Review of Law (IRL) welcomes original research articles and studies (between 6000 to 10000 words) that feature a rigorous comparative analysis from a diversity of jurisdictions, and focus on the legal analysis of accountability issues arising from algorithmic decisions and practices, and propose effective legislative and regulatory solutions to address emerging liability challenges, particularly within one of the following topics:

 

  1. Cybersecurity and Incident Liability
  2. Digital Finance and Smart Contracts
  3. Agentic AI and Autonomous Governance
  4. Civil and Criminal Liability Frameworks
  5. Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance
  6. Algorithmic Bias and Human Rights
  7. Intellectual Property and Data Rights
  8. Transparency and Explainability Standards
  9. Consumer Protection and Product Liability
  10. Statutory Intersection with Ethical Rules
  11. Sector-Specific Regulatory Oversight

 

Deadline for submission: December 31, 2026

 

Submit your Article via this Link

 

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