Policy & Law Debates
Persons, Programmes, or Property? The Case For and Against Granting Legal Status to AI in Britain
As artificial intelligence systems grow increasingly sophisticated, British legal scholars, ethicists, and policymakers face a question once confined to science fiction: should an AI ever be recognised as a legal person? This article examines the philosophical foundations, current UK regulatory landscape, and the strongest arguments on both sides — essential reading for students engaging with technology law and competitive debate.