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SUMMARY:Evolution of product categories integrating technology: global pe
 rspectives on new theories of liability\, international standards\, and 
 regulatory frameworks
DESCRIPTION:This session will address the evolving landscape of product l
 iability in the wake of rapid technological advancements\, with a partic
 ular focus on product innovation and the 'Internet of Things' (“IoT).” T
 he integration of advanced technologies into products has introduced new
  layers of risk and complexity\, calling for a reassessment of tradition
 al liability frameworks. Key areas of impact include software and firmwa
 re updates and the growth of artificial intelligence\, which can alter a
  product's performance and raise questions about post-sale modifications
 \; autonomous systems like self-driving cars and drones that shift liabi
 lity considerations from human error to algorithmic failures\; and cyber
 security\, where the increasing interconnectedness of devices necessitat
 es robust security measures and clear liability demarcations.\n\nFurther
 more\, a new evolution of product categories are integrating technology\
 , such as software as medical devices and wearables\, impacting the asse
 ssment of product liability in multiple sectors. The session will includ
 e a cross-jurisdictional perspective\, including case studies illustrati
 ng how courts and policymakers have handled liability issues in matters 
 involving advanced technologies\, how manufacturers are implementing tec
 hnology into new products within regulated frameworks\, and consideratio
 n of evolving international legal standards.\n
LOCATION:Room 605\, Level 600\, MTCC
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