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Legal liabilities pertaining to the identification and selection of domain experts is an issue that could adversely impact expert systems developers. Problems pertaining to flawed knowledge, improperly defined expertise, and behavioural and psychological impediments are just some of the issues. This paper examines the torts of strict products liability and negligence that system developers could incur as a result of expert-related difficulties. Parallels from legal scholars and federal and state court decisions are discussed relevant to expert system projects and developers. The paper concludes with a presentation of steps that systems developers can take to minimize potential legal liability.
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Mykytyn, K., Mykytyn, P.P. & Lunce, S. Expert identification and selection: Legal liability concerns and directions. AI & Soc 7, 225–237 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01901818
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