Dr. Frank Pasquale

Professor

Biography

Frank Pasquale is a Professor of Law at Cornell Law School and an expert in law concerning artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, and machine learning. He has authored notable works including 'Black Box Society' (Harvard University Press, 2015) which is considered a landmark study in information law, and ‘New Laws of Robotics’ (Harvard University Press, 2020). Pasquale's academic contributions exceed 70 journal articles and book chapters, reflecting a profound impact on the intersection of law and technology. His roles have included holding chaired professorships at prestigious institutions such as the University of Maryland and Seton Hall University, and serving as a distinguished visiting faculty member at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He has also been a visiting professor at Yale Law School and a visiting fellow at Princeton's Center for Information Technology Policy. Pasquale is recognized for his efforts to blend legal analysis with technological advances, aiming to promote reforms in the information economy. He has received several accolades, including being a finalist for the American Association of Publishers PROSE awards. His works have been translated into multiple languages and he remains an influential figure in discussions about AI law and ethics.

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