Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETHICAL and LEGAL ISSUES of ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | HUK1212254 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 11:00-11:45 Pazartesi 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Ahmet Ulvi TÜRKBAĞ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ahmet Ulvi TÜRKBAĞ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | 1) As the basis of law, the ethical understanding we adopt should also cover and shape the field of artificial intelligence, which is thought to shape the coming decades, and contribute to the creation of a democratic future based on human rights and freedoms. 2) Artificial intelligence is open to all kinds of manipulation as it veils the human element and puts forward a non-human entity as the regulator and judge. The second most important objective of the course is to understand the vital importance of ensuring that AI always and strictly operates within an ethical framework, given that rules that give the impression of being drafted objectively by a completely non-human entity may in fact always have a human element (programmer-designer) as an invisible manipulator behind them. 3) Discussing the ways in which all artificial intelligence applications, especially deep learning, which is believed to become independent from the programmer, which are currently accessible or thought to be accessible in the future, can be supervised in which ways and with which ethical principles and methods, considering various possibilities. 4) To demonstrate the importance of ensuring that possible uses of artificial intelligence in law are not only based on the fundamental principles of law, but also have ethical content in the broadest sense. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Issues: Historical Background and Current Situation in Turkey a. The First Artificial Intelligence Studies (1) The First Artificial Neural Network-Based Computer SNARC (2) Artificial Intelligence Science and John McCARTHY (3) John HOPFIELD and David RUMELHART (4) Computer “Deep Blue” b. Industry 4.0/ Approaches to the 4th Industrial Revolution Opinion c. Leading Companies and Universities in Artificial Intelligence Studies in the World: USA, France and Switzerland d. Overview of Artificial Intelligence Studies in Turkey ,The Structure of Human Mind and the Basic Concepts of Artificial Intelligence a. Human Brain: “Connectom” Structure and Its Unscheduled Nature, Memory Structure and Experience-Based Development Structure b. Programming Artificial Intelligence: Algorithmic Structure and Coding, Ability to Transfer Information in A Holistic Way, Memory Structure, Increasing the Level of Intelligence (1) Analytical Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (2) Artificial Intelligence Inspired by Human (3) Humanoid Artificial Intelligence c. The Conception of Big Data d. Weak and Strong Artificial Intelligence Approaches e. Artificial Intelligence Dialogue Systems ,Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness Problem a. General Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind (1) Monism and Dualism in the Mind-Body Relationship (2) Language Problem b. Alan Turing’s “Turing Test” Argument c. In Response to the “Turing Test” Argument, John R. Searle and the “Chinese Chamber” Argument ,Revealing the Basic Types of Artificial Intelligence, Especially Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks and Algorithms and Their Differences from Each Other By This Way, Self-Consciousness a. Debates on the Ethical Status of Artificial Intelligence b. The Possibility of Self-Consciousness in Artificial Intelligence (1) Will and Responsibility (2) Evaluation of Decision Making Processes,Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Issues: Self-Consciousness -II- c. The Possibility of Sensation in Artificial Intelligence (1) Assessment of EQ d. Isaac Asimov's "0+3 Law of Robotics" ,Artificial Intelligence and Applied Ethics I a. Ethical Responsibilities of People Against Society in Artificial Intelligence Production b. Data Detection of Artificial Intelligence in Consumption Relations (1) Electronic Shopping (2) Detection of Emotions in Shopping and Ethical Responsibility ,Artificial Intelligence and Applied Ethics II a. Ethical Determination of Artificial Intelligence in Other Applied Areas ,Artificial Intelligence and Legal Problems: Personality a. Approaches to the Legal Status of Artificial Intelligence (1) Property Approach (2) Legal Personality Approach (3) Electronic Personality Approach ,Artificial Intelligence and Legal Responsibility a. Damage Arising from the Actions of Artificial Intelligence b. Contractual Liability c. Non-Contractual Liability d. Discussions on Fault Liability and Strict Liability e. Determination of the European Commission’s Legal Service Report ,Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Responsibility a. Overview of “Robot Murder Cases” (1) Robert Williams, Working at Ford Automobile Factory (January 25, 1979) (2) Kenji Urada, Engineer Working at Kawasaki Factory (July 4, 1981) b. Criminal Law Subjectness of Artificial Intelligence c. Discussions on Moral Element d. Sanction Problem / Sanction-Ethics Relationship ,Artificial Intelligence and Legal Practice I a. The Place of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Technology (1) Development of Systems Such As UYAP, E-Devlet, etc. (2) IBM Originated Program ROSS b. Possible Contributions and Losses of Artificial Intelligence to the Advocacy Profession c. Legal Consultancy of Artificial Intelligence (1) A Case for Objection to Park Penalties in UK: “The World’s First Robot Lawyer” Software System ,Artificial Intelligence and Legal Practice II a. Functions of Artificial Intelligence in Judgment and Duties of Judges and Prosecutors b. Artificial Intelligence in Analysis of Cases and Application of Rules c. The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Education and the Role of Universities ,Possible Political and Sociological Problems of Artificial Intelligence a. Artificial Intelligence in the Debates on Capitalism and Political Sovereignty b. New Business Areas and Unemployment Problems Caused by Artificial Intelligence ,Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council LAYING DOWN HARMONISED RULES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT) AND AMENDING CERTAIN UNION LEGISLATIVE ACTS and Current Legal Developments in Artificial Intelligence. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| He/she discusses the information he/she has learned by gaining hardware related to artificial intelligence technology. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| He/she classify the actions of Artificial Intelligence in both moral and legal terms. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| He/she apply the skills of questioning and reasoning acquired in the course in the field of work (as judge, prosecutor and lawyer) in the following periods. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| He/she establishes the connection between Artificial Intelligence technology and rights and responsibilities | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| He/she develops the ability to understand, interpret and contribute to the studies in the field of artificial intelligence thanks to the knowledge gained in the context of the course. | 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Issues: Historical Background and Current Situation in Turkey a. The First Artificial Intelligence Studies (1) The First Artificial Neural Network-Based Computer SNARC (2) Artificial Intelligence Science and John McCARTHY (3) John HOPFIELD and David RUMELHART (4) Computer “Deep Blue” b. Industry 4.0/ Approaches to the 4th Industrial Revolution Opinion c. Leading Companies and Universities in Artificial Intelligence Studies in the World: USA, France and Switzerland d. Overview of Artificial Intelligence Studies in Turkey | No prior preparation is required. |
| 2 | The Structure of Human Mind and the Basic Concepts of Artificial Intelligence a. Human Brain: “Connectom” Structure and Its Unscheduled Nature, Memory Structure and Experience-Based Development Structure b. Programming Artificial Intelligence: Algorithmic Structure and Coding, Ability to Transfer Information in A Holistic Way, Memory Structure, Increasing the Level of Intelligence (1) Analytical Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (2) Artificial Intelligence Inspired by Human (3) Humanoid Artificial Intelligence c. The Conception of Big Data d. Weak and Strong Artificial Intelligence Approaches e. Artificial Intelligence Dialogue Systems | No prior preparation is required. |
| 3 | Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness Problem a. General Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind (1) Monism and Dualism in the Mind-Body Relationship (2) Language Problem b. Alan Turing’s “Turing Test” Argument c. In Response to the “Turing Test” Argument, John R. Searle and the “Chinese Chamber” Argument | No prior preparation is required. |
| 4 | Revealing the Basic Types of Artificial Intelligence, Especially Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks and Algorithms and Their Differences from Each Other By This Way, Self-Consciousness a. Debates on the Ethical Status of Artificial Intelligence b. The Possibility of Self-Consciousness in Artificial Intelligence (1) Will and Responsibility (2) Evaluation of Decision Making Processes | No prior preparation is required. |
| 5 | Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Issues: Self-Consciousness -II- c. The Possibility of Sensation in Artificial Intelligence (1) Assessment of EQ d. Isaac Asimov's "0+3 Law of Robotics" | No prior preparation is required. |
| 6 | Artificial Intelligence and Applied Ethics I a. Ethical Responsibilities of People Against Society in Artificial Intelligence Production b. Data Detection of Artificial Intelligence in Consumption Relations (1) Electronic Shopping (2) Detection of Emotions in Shopping and Ethical Responsibility | No prior preparation is required. |
| 7 | Artificial Intelligence and Applied Ethics II a. Ethical Determination of Artificial Intelligence in Other Applied Areas | No prior preparation is required. |
| 8 | Artificial Intelligence and Legal Problems: Personality a. Approaches to the Legal Status of Artificial Intelligence (1) Property Approach (2) Legal Personality Approach (3) Electronic Personality Approach | No prior preparation is required. |
| 9 | Artificial Intelligence and Legal Responsibility a. Damage Arising from the Actions of Artificial Intelligence b. Contractual Liability c. Non-Contractual Liability d. Discussions on Fault Liability and Strict Liability e. Determination of the European Commission’s Legal Service Report | No prior preparation is required. |
| 10 | Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Responsibility a. Overview of “Robot Murder Cases” (1) Robert Williams, Working at Ford Automobile Factory (January 25, 1979) (2) Kenji Urada, Engineer Working at Kawasaki Factory (July 4, 1981) b. Criminal Law Subjectness of Artificial Intelligence c. Discussions on Moral Element d. Sanction Problem / Sanction-Ethics Relationship | No prior preparation is required. |
| 11 | Artificial Intelligence and Legal Practice I a. The Place of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Technology (1) Development of Systems Such As UYAP, E-Devlet, etc. (2) IBM Originated Program ROSS b. Possible Contributions and Losses of Artificial Intelligence to the Advocacy Profession c. Legal Consultancy of Artificial Intelligence (1) A Case for Objection to Park Penalties in UK: “The World’s First Robot Lawyer” Software System | No prior preparation is required. |
| 12 | Artificial Intelligence and Legal Practice II a. Functions of Artificial Intelligence in Judgment and Duties of Judges and Prosecutors b. Artificial Intelligence in Analysis of Cases and Application of Rules c. The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Education and the Role of Universities | No prior preparation is required. |
| 13 | Possible Political and Sociological Problems of Artificial Intelligence a. Artificial Intelligence in the Debates on Capitalism and Political Sovereignty b. New Business Areas and Unemployment Problems Caused by Artificial Intelligence | No prior preparation is required. |
| 14 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council LAYING DOWN HARMONISED RULES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT) AND AMENDING CERTAIN UNION LEGISLATIVE ACTS and Current Legal Developments in Artificial Intelligence | No prior preparation is required. |
| Resources |
| Adalı Eşref, Yapay Zekâ, İnsanlaşan Makineler ve Yapay Zekâ içinde, Haz. Mehmet Karaca, İstanbul, İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Vakfı Yayınları, 2017. Asimov Isaac, Ben, Robot, Çev. Ekin Odabaş, İstanbul, İthaki Yayınları, 2006. Kant Immanuel, Ahlâk Metafiziğinin Temellendirilmesi, Çev. İoanna Kuçuradi, Ankara, Türkiye Felsefe Kurumu Yayınları, 2013. Bozkurt Yüksel, A. E. / BAK, B.: “Yapay Zekâ”, Futurist Hukuk, İstanbul, 2018. Bozkurt – Yüksel, Armağan E.: “Robot Hukuku”, Türkiye Adalet Akademisi Dergisi, Yıl 7, S. 29, 2017. Ersoy Çağlar, Robotlar, Yapay Zekâ ve Hukuk, İstanbul, On İki Levha Yayınları, 2018. Kuçuradi İonna, Etik, Ankara, Türkiye Felsefe Kurumu Yayınları, 2006. Nils J. Nilsson, Yapay Zeka-Geçmişi ve Geleceği, İstanbul, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Yayınevi, 2018. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Know legal concepts and institutions; list the relations between these concepts and institutions. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. In addition to theoretical knowledge comprehend using, comparing, interpreting and the substance and procedures of implementation of legal rules. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Know historical development process of law and legal systems as a branch of science. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Have information on contemporary legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Evaluate, interpret; and make researches on legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views by a methodological approach. | ||||||
| 6 | 6. Settle legal disputes departing from legal rules, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | ||||||
| 7 | 7. Have the ability to find solutions to legal disputes; take initiative; behave independently and creatively. | ||||||
| 8 | 8. Resort to assistance of different fields of expertise in dealing with the unpredictable problems encountered in legal practice and take responsibility in team works. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Undertake planning and management of activities for professional progress of employees working under their authority and responsibility. | ||||||
| 10 | 10. Follow and evaluate the developments in theory and practice of law. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Deal with the social and legal problems with a critical perspective and produce solutions for these problems. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Have the awareness of the need for life-long learning (continuous education). | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Inform individuals and institutions on legal subjects; present oral and written proposals with reasoning. | X | |||||
| 14 | 14. Use information and communication technologies in the field of legal profession effectively. | X | |||||
| 15 | 15. Know a foreign language at the level of following international developments and communicating with other lawyers worldwide. | X | |||||
| 16 | 16. Plan professional projects and activities and implement them with sense of social responsibility. | ||||||
| 17 | 17. Have the basic knowledge of the structure of international society and forms of relations; and evaluates international problems. | ||||||
| 18 | 18. As a lawyer who recognizes universal principles of law, protects and defends rule of law quality of Turkish Republic. | X | |||||
| 19 | 19. Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | |||||
| 20 | 20. Have the capacity of evaluation and competency of finding solutions for legal disputes from the point of positive and ideal law. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Relative Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 45 | 45 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 10 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 108 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(108/30) | 4 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETHICAL and LEGAL ISSUES of ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | HUK1212254 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 11:00-11:45 Pazartesi 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Ahmet Ulvi TÜRKBAĞ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ahmet Ulvi TÜRKBAĞ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | 1) As the basis of law, the ethical understanding we adopt should also cover and shape the field of artificial intelligence, which is thought to shape the coming decades, and contribute to the creation of a democratic future based on human rights and freedoms. 2) Artificial intelligence is open to all kinds of manipulation as it veils the human element and puts forward a non-human entity as the regulator and judge. The second most important objective of the course is to understand the vital importance of ensuring that AI always and strictly operates within an ethical framework, given that rules that give the impression of being drafted objectively by a completely non-human entity may in fact always have a human element (programmer-designer) as an invisible manipulator behind them. 3) Discussing the ways in which all artificial intelligence applications, especially deep learning, which is believed to become independent from the programmer, which are currently accessible or thought to be accessible in the future, can be supervised in which ways and with which ethical principles and methods, considering various possibilities. 4) To demonstrate the importance of ensuring that possible uses of artificial intelligence in law are not only based on the fundamental principles of law, but also have ethical content in the broadest sense. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Issues: Historical Background and Current Situation in Turkey a. The First Artificial Intelligence Studies (1) The First Artificial Neural Network-Based Computer SNARC (2) Artificial Intelligence Science and John McCARTHY (3) John HOPFIELD and David RUMELHART (4) Computer “Deep Blue” b. Industry 4.0/ Approaches to the 4th Industrial Revolution Opinion c. Leading Companies and Universities in Artificial Intelligence Studies in the World: USA, France and Switzerland d. Overview of Artificial Intelligence Studies in Turkey ,The Structure of Human Mind and the Basic Concepts of Artificial Intelligence a. Human Brain: “Connectom” Structure and Its Unscheduled Nature, Memory Structure and Experience-Based Development Structure b. Programming Artificial Intelligence: Algorithmic Structure and Coding, Ability to Transfer Information in A Holistic Way, Memory Structure, Increasing the Level of Intelligence (1) Analytical Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (2) Artificial Intelligence Inspired by Human (3) Humanoid Artificial Intelligence c. The Conception of Big Data d. Weak and Strong Artificial Intelligence Approaches e. Artificial Intelligence Dialogue Systems ,Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness Problem a. General Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind (1) Monism and Dualism in the Mind-Body Relationship (2) Language Problem b. Alan Turing’s “Turing Test” Argument c. In Response to the “Turing Test” Argument, John R. Searle and the “Chinese Chamber” Argument ,Revealing the Basic Types of Artificial Intelligence, Especially Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks and Algorithms and Their Differences from Each Other By This Way, Self-Consciousness a. Debates on the Ethical Status of Artificial Intelligence b. The Possibility of Self-Consciousness in Artificial Intelligence (1) Will and Responsibility (2) Evaluation of Decision Making Processes,Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Issues: Self-Consciousness -II- c. The Possibility of Sensation in Artificial Intelligence (1) Assessment of EQ d. Isaac Asimov's "0+3 Law of Robotics" ,Artificial Intelligence and Applied Ethics I a. Ethical Responsibilities of People Against Society in Artificial Intelligence Production b. Data Detection of Artificial Intelligence in Consumption Relations (1) Electronic Shopping (2) Detection of Emotions in Shopping and Ethical Responsibility ,Artificial Intelligence and Applied Ethics II a. Ethical Determination of Artificial Intelligence in Other Applied Areas ,Artificial Intelligence and Legal Problems: Personality a. Approaches to the Legal Status of Artificial Intelligence (1) Property Approach (2) Legal Personality Approach (3) Electronic Personality Approach ,Artificial Intelligence and Legal Responsibility a. Damage Arising from the Actions of Artificial Intelligence b. Contractual Liability c. Non-Contractual Liability d. Discussions on Fault Liability and Strict Liability e. Determination of the European Commission’s Legal Service Report ,Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Responsibility a. Overview of “Robot Murder Cases” (1) Robert Williams, Working at Ford Automobile Factory (January 25, 1979) (2) Kenji Urada, Engineer Working at Kawasaki Factory (July 4, 1981) b. Criminal Law Subjectness of Artificial Intelligence c. Discussions on Moral Element d. Sanction Problem / Sanction-Ethics Relationship ,Artificial Intelligence and Legal Practice I a. The Place of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Technology (1) Development of Systems Such As UYAP, E-Devlet, etc. (2) IBM Originated Program ROSS b. Possible Contributions and Losses of Artificial Intelligence to the Advocacy Profession c. Legal Consultancy of Artificial Intelligence (1) A Case for Objection to Park Penalties in UK: “The World’s First Robot Lawyer” Software System ,Artificial Intelligence and Legal Practice II a. Functions of Artificial Intelligence in Judgment and Duties of Judges and Prosecutors b. Artificial Intelligence in Analysis of Cases and Application of Rules c. The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Education and the Role of Universities ,Possible Political and Sociological Problems of Artificial Intelligence a. Artificial Intelligence in the Debates on Capitalism and Political Sovereignty b. New Business Areas and Unemployment Problems Caused by Artificial Intelligence ,Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council LAYING DOWN HARMONISED RULES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT) AND AMENDING CERTAIN UNION LEGISLATIVE ACTS and Current Legal Developments in Artificial Intelligence. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| He/she discusses the information he/she has learned by gaining hardware related to artificial intelligence technology. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| He/she classify the actions of Artificial Intelligence in both moral and legal terms. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| He/she apply the skills of questioning and reasoning acquired in the course in the field of work (as judge, prosecutor and lawyer) in the following periods. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| He/she establishes the connection between Artificial Intelligence technology and rights and responsibilities | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| He/she develops the ability to understand, interpret and contribute to the studies in the field of artificial intelligence thanks to the knowledge gained in the context of the course. | 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Issues: Historical Background and Current Situation in Turkey a. The First Artificial Intelligence Studies (1) The First Artificial Neural Network-Based Computer SNARC (2) Artificial Intelligence Science and John McCARTHY (3) John HOPFIELD and David RUMELHART (4) Computer “Deep Blue” b. Industry 4.0/ Approaches to the 4th Industrial Revolution Opinion c. Leading Companies and Universities in Artificial Intelligence Studies in the World: USA, France and Switzerland d. Overview of Artificial Intelligence Studies in Turkey | No prior preparation is required. |
| 2 | The Structure of Human Mind and the Basic Concepts of Artificial Intelligence a. Human Brain: “Connectom” Structure and Its Unscheduled Nature, Memory Structure and Experience-Based Development Structure b. Programming Artificial Intelligence: Algorithmic Structure and Coding, Ability to Transfer Information in A Holistic Way, Memory Structure, Increasing the Level of Intelligence (1) Analytical Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (2) Artificial Intelligence Inspired by Human (3) Humanoid Artificial Intelligence c. The Conception of Big Data d. Weak and Strong Artificial Intelligence Approaches e. Artificial Intelligence Dialogue Systems | No prior preparation is required. |
| 3 | Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness Problem a. General Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind (1) Monism and Dualism in the Mind-Body Relationship (2) Language Problem b. Alan Turing’s “Turing Test” Argument c. In Response to the “Turing Test” Argument, John R. Searle and the “Chinese Chamber” Argument | No prior preparation is required. |
| 4 | Revealing the Basic Types of Artificial Intelligence, Especially Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks and Algorithms and Their Differences from Each Other By This Way, Self-Consciousness a. Debates on the Ethical Status of Artificial Intelligence b. The Possibility of Self-Consciousness in Artificial Intelligence (1) Will and Responsibility (2) Evaluation of Decision Making Processes | No prior preparation is required. |
| 5 | Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Issues: Self-Consciousness -II- c. The Possibility of Sensation in Artificial Intelligence (1) Assessment of EQ d. Isaac Asimov's "0+3 Law of Robotics" | No prior preparation is required. |
| 6 | Artificial Intelligence and Applied Ethics I a. Ethical Responsibilities of People Against Society in Artificial Intelligence Production b. Data Detection of Artificial Intelligence in Consumption Relations (1) Electronic Shopping (2) Detection of Emotions in Shopping and Ethical Responsibility | No prior preparation is required. |
| 7 | Artificial Intelligence and Applied Ethics II a. Ethical Determination of Artificial Intelligence in Other Applied Areas | No prior preparation is required. |
| 8 | Artificial Intelligence and Legal Problems: Personality a. Approaches to the Legal Status of Artificial Intelligence (1) Property Approach (2) Legal Personality Approach (3) Electronic Personality Approach | No prior preparation is required. |
| 9 | Artificial Intelligence and Legal Responsibility a. Damage Arising from the Actions of Artificial Intelligence b. Contractual Liability c. Non-Contractual Liability d. Discussions on Fault Liability and Strict Liability e. Determination of the European Commission’s Legal Service Report | No prior preparation is required. |
| 10 | Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Responsibility a. Overview of “Robot Murder Cases” (1) Robert Williams, Working at Ford Automobile Factory (January 25, 1979) (2) Kenji Urada, Engineer Working at Kawasaki Factory (July 4, 1981) b. Criminal Law Subjectness of Artificial Intelligence c. Discussions on Moral Element d. Sanction Problem / Sanction-Ethics Relationship | No prior preparation is required. |
| 11 | Artificial Intelligence and Legal Practice I a. The Place of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Technology (1) Development of Systems Such As UYAP, E-Devlet, etc. (2) IBM Originated Program ROSS b. Possible Contributions and Losses of Artificial Intelligence to the Advocacy Profession c. Legal Consultancy of Artificial Intelligence (1) A Case for Objection to Park Penalties in UK: “The World’s First Robot Lawyer” Software System | No prior preparation is required. |
| 12 | Artificial Intelligence and Legal Practice II a. Functions of Artificial Intelligence in Judgment and Duties of Judges and Prosecutors b. Artificial Intelligence in Analysis of Cases and Application of Rules c. The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Education and the Role of Universities | No prior preparation is required. |
| 13 | Possible Political and Sociological Problems of Artificial Intelligence a. Artificial Intelligence in the Debates on Capitalism and Political Sovereignty b. New Business Areas and Unemployment Problems Caused by Artificial Intelligence | No prior preparation is required. |
| 14 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council LAYING DOWN HARMONISED RULES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT) AND AMENDING CERTAIN UNION LEGISLATIVE ACTS and Current Legal Developments in Artificial Intelligence | No prior preparation is required. |
| Resources |
| Adalı Eşref, Yapay Zekâ, İnsanlaşan Makineler ve Yapay Zekâ içinde, Haz. Mehmet Karaca, İstanbul, İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Vakfı Yayınları, 2017. Asimov Isaac, Ben, Robot, Çev. Ekin Odabaş, İstanbul, İthaki Yayınları, 2006. Kant Immanuel, Ahlâk Metafiziğinin Temellendirilmesi, Çev. İoanna Kuçuradi, Ankara, Türkiye Felsefe Kurumu Yayınları, 2013. Bozkurt Yüksel, A. E. / BAK, B.: “Yapay Zekâ”, Futurist Hukuk, İstanbul, 2018. Bozkurt – Yüksel, Armağan E.: “Robot Hukuku”, Türkiye Adalet Akademisi Dergisi, Yıl 7, S. 29, 2017. Ersoy Çağlar, Robotlar, Yapay Zekâ ve Hukuk, İstanbul, On İki Levha Yayınları, 2018. Kuçuradi İonna, Etik, Ankara, Türkiye Felsefe Kurumu Yayınları, 2006. Nils J. Nilsson, Yapay Zeka-Geçmişi ve Geleceği, İstanbul, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Yayınevi, 2018. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Know legal concepts and institutions; list the relations between these concepts and institutions. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. In addition to theoretical knowledge comprehend using, comparing, interpreting and the substance and procedures of implementation of legal rules. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Know historical development process of law and legal systems as a branch of science. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Have information on contemporary legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Evaluate, interpret; and make researches on legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views by a methodological approach. | ||||||
| 6 | 6. Settle legal disputes departing from legal rules, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | ||||||
| 7 | 7. Have the ability to find solutions to legal disputes; take initiative; behave independently and creatively. | ||||||
| 8 | 8. Resort to assistance of different fields of expertise in dealing with the unpredictable problems encountered in legal practice and take responsibility in team works. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Undertake planning and management of activities for professional progress of employees working under their authority and responsibility. | ||||||
| 10 | 10. Follow and evaluate the developments in theory and practice of law. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Deal with the social and legal problems with a critical perspective and produce solutions for these problems. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Have the awareness of the need for life-long learning (continuous education). | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Inform individuals and institutions on legal subjects; present oral and written proposals with reasoning. | X | |||||
| 14 | 14. Use information and communication technologies in the field of legal profession effectively. | X | |||||
| 15 | 15. Know a foreign language at the level of following international developments and communicating with other lawyers worldwide. | X | |||||
| 16 | 16. Plan professional projects and activities and implement them with sense of social responsibility. | ||||||
| 17 | 17. Have the basic knowledge of the structure of international society and forms of relations; and evaluates international problems. | ||||||
| 18 | 18. As a lawyer who recognizes universal principles of law, protects and defends rule of law quality of Turkish Republic. | X | |||||
| 19 | 19. Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | |||||
| 20 | 20. Have the capacity of evaluation and competency of finding solutions for legal disputes from the point of positive and ideal law. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Relative Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |