Professor Surden's research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and law. Recognized as a leading scholar in this field, Prof. Surden is known for originating the concept of 'computable contracts' and for his widely-cited articles on topics such as AI Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, AI ethics and loyalty, computable law, machine learning and law, autonomous systems, as well as related work on patent law, copyright law, and information privacy law. Professor Surden is also the Associate Director of Stanford University's CodeX Center for Legal Informatics, and the Faculty Director of CU's Silicon Flatirons Center's AI Initiative. He brings an interdisciplinary perspective, with a background in both computer science and law. Prior to academia, he worked as a professional software engineer at both Cisco Systems and Bloomberg L.P.
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Artificial Intelligence and Law, Generative AI and Law,Machine Learning and Law, Computable Contracts, Computable Law Intellectual property, Patent Law, Copyright Law, Computerized Reasoning, Legal Theory, Law and Technology, Science and the Law, Information Privacy Law, Law and Knowledge Representation, Autonomous Vehicles (Self-Driving Cars)
