Criminal Liability in Automated Decisions: Who Is Responsible When Artificial Intelligence Makes a Mistake?

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Gerardo Monroy Rosas
Melany Jocelyn Monroy Santoyo

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In recent years, artificial intelligence has been incorporated into various social spheres, giving rise to new questions within the field of Criminal Theory. In particular, the use of algorithms capable of making autonomous decisions poses significant challenges regarding the attribution of criminal liability when such decisions produce legal consequences or harm to third parties.
This paper analyzes the existing normative gaps in decision-making contexts and examines whether Criminal Theory provides sufficient tools to determine criminal liability arising from automated systems, with the aim of establishing a coherent and effective models of imputation.

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Monroy Rosas, G., & Monroy Santoyo, M. J. (2026). Criminal Liability in Automated Decisions: Who Is Responsible When Artificial Intelligence Makes a Mistake?. The Mexican Journal of Criminal Sicences , 9(29), 113–136. https://doi.org/10.57042/rmcp.v9i29.1078
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Gerardo Monroy Rosas, Egresado del INACIPE

Graduate of a Master's program in Criminal Law from INACIPE | Public Servant at the FGJ CDMX.

Melany Jocelyn Monroy Santoyo

Master's student in Data Science at Pan-American University.

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