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AI harm is often behind the scenes and builds over time – a legal scholar explains how the law can adapt to respond

  • Written by Sylvia Lu, Faculty Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of Law, University of Michigan
imageOne AI harm is pervasive facial recognition, which erodes privacy.DSCimage/iStock via Getty Images

As you scroll through your social media feed or let your favorite music app curate the perfect playlist, it may feel like artificial intelligence is improving your life – learning your preferences and serving your needs. But lurking behind this...

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