AI and Lawmaking: An Overview

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Abstract

This chapter explores how AI could help improve both the process and the outcome of lawmaking by legislators. Among the possible applications of AI in lawmaking discussed in the chapter are opportunities in the areas of (1) legislative technique, (2) legislative process and (3) legislative monitoring. Each section also pays attention to the challenges and risks and come with the possible applications presented. All of these developments are at an early stage or can perhaps not even be called ‘developments’ yet. There is growing experience, however, with designing data-based systems and legislation in parallel. Even if these systems do not necessarily include elements of AI properly speaking, meaningful learning can take place from such projects. Therefore, for each of the three aforementioned possible applications, this chapter analyzes the case of the Digitaal Stelsel Omgevingswet (‘DSO’, ‘Digital System Environment and Planning Act’), an online system for digital information regarding environmental and planning law, set to enter into force in The Netherlands on 1 January 2023.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLaw and Artificial Intelligence: Regulating AI and Applying AI in Legal Practice
EditorsB Custers, E Fosch-Villaronga
Place of PublicationThe Hague
PublisherT.M.C. Asser Press
Pages433-449
Number of pages17
ISBN (Print)9789462655225
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameInformation technology & law series
Number35
Volume2022

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