Artificial intelligence from sociological and legal perspectives
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artificial intelligence, sociology, law, regulation.Abstract
This study examined artificial intelligence from sociological and legal perspectives, with the objective of analyzing its principal impacts on social structures, labor relations, rights protection, and regulatory systems. A qualitative methodology with a documentary-descriptive design was adopted. Scientific articles, academic books, and legal sources indexed in recognized databases were reviewed through thematic content analysis. The results showed that artificial intelligence has transformed productive processes, decision-making systems, and digital interactions, while also generating challenges related to unemployment, inequality, privacy, algorithmic bias, and legal accountability. From the sociological perspective, AI was found to reshape identities, communication practices, and access to opportunities. From the legal perspective, existing frameworks still face difficulties in regulating autonomous systems, assigning responsibility, and protecting personal data. It was concluded that artificial intelligence should not be addressed exclusively as a technological issue, but as a multidimensional phenomenon requiring interdisciplinary governance. A human-centered regulatory model is necessary to balance innovation with social justice, transparency, and democratic values. The study emphasized that the future effects of AI will depend on the ethical and institutional decisions adopted by governments, organizations, and societies in the coming years.
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