Criminal liability of artificial intelligence and the problem of sanctions applicable to artificial intelligence

This study examines whether artificial intelligence can be subject to criminal law, utilizing a literature review research method. In this context, the historical development of artificial intelligence has been addressed, its philosophical foundations analyzed, and its learning methods from a technical perspective examined. The existence of AI's personality within the legal system has been questioned, and legal status proposals in the literature have been explained. Subsequently, the concept of criminal liability has been clarified, and the criminal liability of AI's producer, programmer, user, and the AI itself has been discussed. Finally, the issue of sanctions to be applied to AI has been addressed, and recommendations on this matter have been included. The study discusses the adequacy of current regulations regarding crimes involving AI and questions the necessity of new regulations.