"Criminal Liability for Artificial Intelligence Crimes" is Subject of Doctoral Dissertation

MINNESOTA, USA - November 25, 2025 - In a move reflecting its engagement with contemporary legal and technological developments, the Faculty of Sharia and Law at The Islamic University of Minnesota (Main Center) held a scholarly seminar to discuss the doctoral research proposal submitted by researcher Nadia Al-Harthi.

The session took place on the evening of Wednesday, November 12, 2025, via the Zoom platform. The researcher presented her proposal titled "Criminal Liability for Artificial Intelligence Crimes: A Comparative Analytical Study." The study addresses the contemporary legal challenges posed by the rapid advancement of AI technologies and the need for legislative frameworks to define criminal liability in crimes arising from them.

The discussion committee was chaired by Dr. Mohammed Shuaib Abdulmaqsoud, Head of the Law Department, with Dr. Ihab Saeed and Dr. Sam Zahi as members. The committee praised the topic's importance and novelty, offering constructive scholarly feedback aimed at enriching the research and deepening its comparative analysis.

The committee commended the researcher's diligence and clear vision in addressing this complex legal issue, affirming that such studies contribute to bridging legislative gaps and align with the university's mission to support specialized research that tackles contemporary issues.