Description: Vicarious liability refers to the legal obligation that can fall on one party for the actions of another, especially in the context of liability for harm caused by third parties, such as employees or agents, within a professional setting. This concept raises important ethical and legal questions, as AI becomes integrated into various areas of daily life, creating a need to determine who is responsible when an AI system causes harm or makes an error. Vicarious liability becomes a crucial topic in discussions about privacy and data protection, as decisions made by algorithms can significantly impact people’s lives. Furthermore, ethics and bias in AI are intertwined with this responsibility, as systems can perpetuate or amplify existing biases, leading to harmful consequences for certain groups. In this sense, vicarious liability involves not only a legal issue but also an ethical reflection on how AI systems are designed, implemented, and monitored, as well as the implications of their decisions on society.
