Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies into the Legal Relationships under the Commercial Law in the Russian Federation: Status Quo and Prospects of Development

Introduction. Within modern business processes, the use of digital technologies grows due to their ability to accelerate and increase transparency and efficiency of operations. However, within the legal regulation systems there arise the problems of objective monitoring of enterprise digital activity, preventing potential risks and establishing measures of liability for offenses and damages caused by the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The features of rapidly digitalized legal relationships in the frame of the Commercial Law still remain insufficiently studied, e.g.: identifying signs of AI systems while entering business deals, signing contracts and performing other kind of business activities, which imply automation by means of computer algorithms. Therefore determination of the efficiency of digital solutions, AI legal personality and liability of the parties involved is required. The aim of the present research is to carry out an in-depth analysis of the Commercial and Entrepreneurial Law status quo in Russia in the context of AI systems integration into the business sector. Materials and Methods. Within the research, the works of scholars from different countries referring to the regulatory framework for distribution and use of AI systems have been studied. A number of general scientific and specific scientific methods have been used including descriptive, analytical, structuring, modeling and forecasting methods. Results . Despite the significant advantages of AI systems as the electronic agents, digital intermediaries, data processing algorithms and document flow automation means, it has been ascertained, that their use in business sector requires in depth revision of legislation and contractual framework to develop a management system with flexible differentiated approach, capable of taking into account the features of AI legal personality and entailed risk limitations and rational distribution of liabilities. Discussion and Conclusion. Working capacity and unlimited capabilities of the artificial intelligence surpass the human ones in some parameters, therefore there grows the need to amend the Commercial and Entrepreneurial Law currently acting in the country. The range of problems arising in the context of digitalization of business structures cannot be resolved by issuing separate governmental directives. Thus, a comprehensive reconsideration of the acting regulatory doctrines is necessary.