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Elvy, Stacy-Ann --- "The artificially intelligent Internet of Things and Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code" [2018] ELECD 1423; in Barfield, Woodrow; Pagallo, Ugo (eds), "Research Handbook on the Law of Artificial Intelligence" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2018) 560

Book Title: Research Handbook on the Law of Artificial Intelligence

Editor(s): Barfield, Woodrow; Pagallo, Ugo

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

ISBN: 9781786439048

Section: Chapter 21

Section Title: The artificially intelligent Internet of Things and Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code

Author(s): Elvy, Stacy-Ann

Number of pages: 17

Abstract/Description:

The rise of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IOT) has significant contracting implications for consumers. The IOT has been described as a network of connected Internet-enabled devices. These devices will frequently rely on artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence in autonomous systems can further enable the interpretation of data generated from consumers’ use of Internet-enabled devices as well as make decisions and take appropriate action based on this data. In the near future, artificially intelligent IOT devices will replace conventional objects in a consumer’s home, including thermostats, refrigerators and televisions. As IOT devices that utilize artificial intelligence become smarter and more autonomous, several established areas of law will be challenged. This chapter explores the various contracting and agency issues raised by consumers’ use of such devices, including “Contract Distancing” and the impact of standard form contract terms, such as unilateral amendment provisions.