Serena Quattrocolo

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Serena Quattrocolo’s research lies at the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and criminal law, exploring how emerging technologies challenge foundational legal principles. Her most-cited work, “The impact of AI on criminal law, and its two fold procedures” (2018, 23 citations), examines how increasing AI autonomy disrupts core tenets of criminal justice—particularly the concept of *mens rea* and culpability. By questioning whether an AI agent can possess the requisite mental state for criminal liability, Quattrocolo forces a re-evaluation of accountability in an era of algorithmic decision-making. Her scholarship bridges procedural and substantive law, analyzing how AI’s role in both investigation and adjudication reshapes due process. Beyond this paper, her broader contributions address the “twofold procedures” of criminal law—the dual challenges AI poses to both the attribution of guilt and the fairness of trials. With a growing citation footprint, Quattrocolo is a leading voice in legal tech ethics, offering rigorous frameworks for courts and legislators grappling with autonomous systems. Her work is essential reading for anyone interested in how criminal justice must adapt to the rise of intelligent machines.