Title: Technological and Legal Aspects of AI in the City

Digital version (E-book)

Edition: Instituto Iberoamericano de Estudos Jurídicos and University of Rzeszów
Coordinators: Fábio da Silva Veiga, Beata Stępień-Załucka

Cover and layout design: Mariana Dares

Format: PDF / PDF-A

ISBN: 978-989-36054-6-2

DOI: https://doi.org//10.62140/TLAAIC2025

Legal Deposit: National Library of Portugal No. 548565/25
1st Edition: Instituto Iberoamericano de Estudos Jurídicos, University of Rzeszów
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May 2025

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Citation: VEIGA, Fábio da Silva; STĘPIEŃ-ZAŁUCKA, Beata (Coords.). Technological and Legal Aspects of AI in the City. Porto: Instituto Iberoamericano de Estudos Jurídicos, 2025. 216 pages. ISBN: 978-989-36054-6-2.

INTRODUCTION

The volume Technological and Legal Aspects of AI in the City brings together a selection of contributions presented during the II CONFIAR – International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Liability, held in Rzeszów, Poland, under the auspices of the University of Rzeszów, in collaboration with IBEROJUR – Instituto Iberoamericano de Estudos Jurídicos. This pioneering academic event convened scholars, practitioners, and institutional actors from multiple jurisdictions to engage in critical dialogue on the profound transformations that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is imposing on urban life, legal reasoning, and regulatory frameworks.

As AI technologies increasingly permeate the urban environment—from automated surveillance and predictive policing to smart transportation systems and algorithmic governance—questions concerning legal responsibility, ethical design, and democratic control gain renewed urgency. The conference sought to examine these challenges through an interdisciplinary lens, reflecting the complexity of the intersection between law, technology, and society.

The contributions in this book traverse a diverse range of themes, including algorithmic liability, data protection in smart cities, the governance of autonomous systems, and the normative implications of machine learning in public administration. Particular attention is given to the urban dimension of AI, acknowledging that cities are not only testbeds for innovation but also spaces where rights, risks, and responsibilities converge.

This publication is the result of a collaborative effort between distinguished academics from Europe, the Americas, and beyond. It reflects the scientific rigor and institutional support of the conference’s organizing entities, particularly the Scientific and Organizational Committee chaired by Professor Beata Stępień-Załucka and supported by an international board of experts. By fostering cross-border dialogue and comparative reflection, this book aims to contribute meaningfully to the evolving discourse on AI and urban governance.

We extend our gratitude to all who participated in the II CONFIAR Conference and to those who contributed to this volume. It is our hope that the research collected herein will serve as a valuable resource for jurists, policymakers, technologists, and scholars navigating the multifaceted legal landscapes of artificial intelligence in contemporary cities.