Hin-Yan Liu

University of Copenhagen, Institute on Governance

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Hin-Yan Liu is a leading voice at the intersection of law, ethics, and emerging technologies, with a primary focus on the human rights implications of robotics and artificial intelligence. His most influential work, *“From responsible robotics towards a human rights regime oriented to the challenges of robotics and artificial intelligence”* (2017, 29 citations), argues that existing ethical frameworks are insufficient to address the foundational shift in the human-technology power dynamic. Liu contends that as AI systems approach or surpass human control, a dedicated human rights regime is necessary to protect human dignity and autonomy. Expanding this thesis in *“A New Human Rights Regime to Address Robotics and Artificial Intelligence”* (2017), he warns that the declining power differential between humans and machines could lead to an inverse power relationship, requiring proactive legal safeguards. His analysis extends to defense policy in *“Autonomous Weapons Systems”* (2016), where he scrutinizes the lethal implications of military AI. By bridging abstract ethical concerns with concrete legal reform, Liu’s work has become essential reading for scholars and policymakers navigating the governance of autonomous systems, establishing him as a critical thinker in the field of technology and human rights.