Veštačka inteligencija i upravljanje privrednim društvima

In this paper, the author discusses the challenges posed by the development of artificial intelligence in the field of corporate law and corporate governance. Bearing in mind the numerous fields of application of artificial intelligence which are relevant from the aspect of corporate governance, the paper analyses two, it seems, key challenges for company law. The first is the application of artificial intelligence to help directors in decision-making, which is a challenge that companies and their directors are currently facing. The second is the possibility of replacing directors with software. Although it is not yet in practice, it is a challenge that is currently attracting a lot of attention from lawyers. At the beginning of the paper, artificial intelligence is defined, after which the types of artificial intelligence are presented. It is then pointed out that companies need to adopt a strategy and code of conduct regarding artificial intelligence. It is found that directors must have a basic understanding of artificial intelligence, after which it is considered whether and to what extent they can rely on software to make decisions. Finally, the scenario of the appointment of a robo-director and its consequences on the company’s legal regulations are analysed.