Legal Risks AND Opportunities OF Using Artificial Intelligence in Web Development: Issues OF Intellectual Property AND Liability

This article examines the legal aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) use in web development from intellectual property and liability perspectives within Uzbekistan's legal framework. The author analyzes current national legislation, including the Law "On Copyright and Related Rights," Civil Code, and Law "On Electronic Commerce," identifying significant gaps in AI technology regulation. The research reveals that Uzbekistan's legislation, like most International legal systems, does not grant copyright protection to content created solely by AI without substantial human creative contribution. This creates legal uncertainty for developers using AI to generate web content. A comparative analysis with International approaches (EU, US) and recommendations from International organizations (WIPO, OECD) identifies opportunities for legal reform. The study shows that under current Uzbek law, liability for AI-generated content likely falls on human developers or service providers, potentially exposing them to unforeseen legal risks, particularly as AI "safe harbor" provisions for online intermediaries may not apply to AI-generated content. The article proposes several recommendations: clarifying the IP status of AI-assisted works while maintaining the human-centric approach to copyright; introducing exceptions for text and data mining for AI training; strengthening the liability framework for AI deployments with clear rules on responsibility allocation; updating e-commerce laws to address AI-generated content; building judicial capacity through guidelines and training; and pursuing International cooperation to harmonize Uzbekistan's approach with global best practices. These measures would help Uzbekistan navigate the legal challenges of AI while fostering innovation and protecting rights holders in the digital economy.

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