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Law-jobs in the algorithmic society.
- Source :
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International Journal of Law in Context . Mar2023, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p1-12. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- It is now well established that algorithms are transforming our economy, institutions, social relations and ultimately our society. This paper explores the question – what is the role of law in the algorithmic society? We draw on the law-jobs theory of Karl Llewellyn and on William's Twining refinement of Llewellyn's work through the perspective of a thin functionalism to have a better understanding of what law does in this new context. We highlight the emergence of an algorithmic law, as law performs jobs such as the disposition of trouble-cases, the preventive channelling and reorientation of conduct and expectations, and the allocation of authority in the face of algorithmic systems. We conclude that the law-jobs theory remains relevant to understanding the role of law in the algorithmic society, but it is also challenged by how algorithms redefine who does or should do what law-jobs, and how they are done. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17445523
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Law in Context
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163338515
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/S174455232200043X