The Future of Intelligence: Legal and Ethical Frameworks in the Age of the AI

Abstract

The development of artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping our understanding of the relationship between humanity and intelligence itself. This study examines the ethical and legal challenges posed by superintelligent systems, with particular attention to the so-called alignment problem – that is, how to ensure that AI’s goals remain aligned with human values. The paper also explores the legal dilemmas arising from the emergence of autonomous systems: whether, and in what form, legal personhood should be granted to an artificial entity. Moreover, it highlights that the pace of technological progress exceeds the adaptability of legislation, making the reconsideration of responsibility and ethical frameworks increasingly urgent. Ultimately, the issue is not merely technical but profoundly moral: will we be wise enough to govern the very intelligence we have created?