Legal Protection and Regulation of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jel.202514301

Author(s)

Baoli Wan

Affiliation(s)

School of law, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Abstract

The development of artificial intelligence and the digital economy has profoundly impacted the global economy and society, while also presenting legal challenges such as data ownership, privacy protection, algorithmic discrimination, and platform monopolies. This study examines the current status and challenges of key issues, including data ownership, privacy protection, AI ethics and responsibility, and platform monopolies, from a legal protection and regulation perspective. It reviews relevant literature both domestically and internationally, explores the foundations of legal norms through theoretical perspectives such as law and economics and technology ethics, and proposes practical approaches to build technology-driven legal innovation, improve mechanisms for data ownership and privacy protection, enhance technical regulatory capabilities, and foster international cooperation. The study finds that strengthening the legal system, promoting interdisciplinary integration, and enhancing international cooperation are crucial directions for addressing legal issues in the AI and digital economy. This review provides theoretical support and practical references for future research and strategy-making.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence; Digital Economy; Data Ownership; Privacy Protection; Algorithm Governance; Platform Monopoly; Legal Norms; Technical Ethics

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