Human Centered Legal Governance for Autonomous AI in Digital Societies

Untung Rahardja; Mitra Terima Des Sincer Putri; Nanda Septiani; Fhia Amelia; Ardivan Avandi; Richard Evans

doi:10.34306/law.v1i1.81

Authors

Untung Rahardja Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2166-2412
Mitra Terima Des Sincer Putri University of Raharja, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2493-3808
Nanda Septiani University of Raharja, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8150-6963
Fhia Amelia University of Raharja, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9222-2879
Ardivan Avandi University of Raharja, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2360-0999
Richard Evans Adi-Journal Incorporation, United States Author https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7280-8323

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34306/law.v1i1.81

Keywords:

AI Governance, Autonomous AI, Digital Governance, Web-Based-Societies

Abstract

This study examines the legal governance challenges posed by autonomous AI operating within web-based-societies. The increasing integration of autonomous AI into digital platforms creates complex legal questions concerning accountability, transparency, data governance, and the protection of fundamental rights. Despite rapid technological development, existing regulatory approaches often struggle to balance innovation with the protection of human values. This research aims to develop a human centered legal framework capable of guiding responsible governance of autonomous AI in digital ecosystems. The study adopts a qualitative interdisciplinary methodology combining legal doctrinal analysis, comparative regulatory review, and policy evaluation of existing international AI governance initiatives. The findings indicate that effective governance of autonomous AI requires an integrated legal approach emphasizing human oversight, algorithmic transparency, ethical accountability, and adaptive regulatory institutions. Furthermore, participatory governance mechanisms involving regulators, digital platform operators, legal institutions, and civil society play a crucial role in ensuring legitimacy and trust in AI governance. The study contributes to contemporary debates on AI regulation by proposing a human centered legal governance framework that can support responsible technological development while safeguarding fundamental rights and strengthening institutional accountability in web-based-societies.

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Author Biographies

Untung Rahardja, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

Faculty of Economics and Business
Mitra Terima Des Sincer Putri, University of Raharja, Indonesia

Faculty of Economic and Business
Nanda Septiani, University of Raharja, Indonesia

Faculty of Economic and Business
Fhia Amelia, University of Raharja, Indonesia

Faculty of Science and Technology
Ardivan Avandi, University of Raharja, Indonesia

Faculty of Economic and Business
Richard Evans, Adi-Journal Incorporation, United States

Department of Digital Human Rights and Data Sovereignty

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