Strict liability for damages arising from artificial intelligence: A critical analysis in light of the risk framework of the Ecuadorian Civil Code [La responsabilidad civil objetiva por daños derivados de la Inteligencia Artificial: Un análisis crítico f
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artificial intelligence, civil liability, civil rightsAbstract
The aim of the research was to analyse strict civil liability for damages arising from artificial intelligence in relation to the risk framework of the Ecuadorian Civil Code. A meta-analysis design was adopted, involving a systematic search of the Scopus, Web of Science and Latindex databases, covering the period from January 2015 to March 2026, and including 27 sources that met the established selection criteria. Five recurring legal phenomena were identified: diffuse causation, subjective fragmentation of liability, informational asymmetry, obsolescence of the concept of fault, and a regulatory coverage gap, which highlight the inadequacy of the current civil framework for attributing liability for algorithmic harm. It is concluded that Ecuador requires regulatory reform incorporating aggravated strict liability, joint and several liability amongst technology providers, reversal of the burden of proof, a subsidiary guarantee fund, and differentiated transparency obligations according to the system’s risk level.
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