The future will see regulatory risks in developing and marketing UAS technology, in addition to product liability. UAS or ‘drone’ technology is not new legal challenges are presented when it is combined with other technology such as high-resolution imaging, sensors, and mapping hardware and software.

Intellectual property (“IP”) law and IP-based legal disputes will end up playing a significant role in shaping 3D printing’s journey. Who is liable for a product defect – the electronic design distributor, or the manufacturer of printer? Do consumer protection principles apply, or does there need to be 3D printing law for product liability?

Disputes include hacking attacks and the related breach of trust issues and insurance policy disputes. Are current mainstream dispute resolution avenues appropriate for technology disputes, and will they be suitable to deal with the concepts of blockchain, smart contracts and decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs)?
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The technical and legal landscapes for connected vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles are undergoing rapid change. The permitted use of automated functions in road traffic is not just a question of national law, but is also subject to regulations at international level.

Potential disputes in relation as to who is liable for decisions made by AI and robotics applications, as well as to AI handling of due diligence for transactions and processing. Also, as AI is not an-out-of-the-box solution, design and implementation are tailored to client requirements – as with any custom solution this can lead to performance issue disputes.