This book offers a timely and interdisciplinary examination of AI regulation in the era of Industry 5.0, where technological innovation must be guided by justice, security, accountability and human well-being. As artificial intelligence increasingly shapes public institutions, legal systems, governance frameworks, and societal interactions, the need for effective and human-centric regulatory approaches has become a global priority.

Bringing together contributions from scholars, legal experts, and researchers, the volume explores some of the most pressing challenges surrounding AI governance. The chapters address critical issues such as lethal autonomous weapon systems, predictive policing, AI-assisted justice delivery, surveillance technologies, digital rights, constitutional governance, algorithmic accountability, labour and employment regulation, public sector transformation, and explainable AI. These topics are examined through legal, ethical, policy, and comparative perspectives that highlight both the opportunities and risks associated with AI-driven decision-making.

A central focus of the book is the transition toward Industry 5.0, which emphasizes collaboration between humans and intelligent technologies. The contributors investigate how governance frameworks can promote innovation while safeguarding fundamental rights, democratic values, transparency, fairness, and public trust. Particular attention is given to the role of regulation in addressing emerging concerns related to accountability, bias, privacy, security, and human oversight in high-impact AI applications.

By connecting debates on justice, security, accountability, and societal transformation, this book provides valuable insights into the future of responsible AI governance. It offers practical and policy-relevant perspectives for developing trustworthy AI ecosystems that place human interests at the centre of technological progress.

This book is intended for researchers, academics, policymakers, regulators, legal professionals, technology practitioners, graduate students, and industry leaders interested in artificial intelligence governance, digital regulation, public policy, ethics and Industry 5.0.

Md Tarique Jamal Ansari is a researcher working at the intersection of artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity and digital policy. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications from University of Lucknow in 2012 and completed his M.Sc. in Information Technology from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in 2015, where he was awarded the University Gold Medal for securing first rank. He earned his Ph.D. in Information Technology from the same university in 2020. Dr. Ansari also served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Delhi School of Public Policy and Governance, Institution of Eminence at the University of Delhi. His research focuses on AI regulation and governance, particularly in safeguarding human rights and promoting responsible innovation in the emerging paradigm of Industry 5.0. His broader research interests include security requirements engineering, software engineering, AI ethics, software security, software risk management, health informatics and big data analytics. Dr. Ansari has published extensively in international journals and actively contributes to the academic community as an editor, guest editor, and reviewer for several reputed scientific publications.

Anita Yadav is an Assistant Professor of Law (Stage II) at the Campus Law Centre University of Delhi. She obtained her LL.M. and Ph.D. from National Law School of India University. Prior to joining the University of Delhi, she taught at several prominent institutions, including National Law School of India University, Christ University, and Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College. She has also collaborated with S. Rajendra Babu in teaching LL.M. students. Dr. Yadav has received several academic recognitions, including the Global Pride Award (2023), and has been awarded prestigious fellowships and scholarships from organizations such as the United Nations, Erasmus Mundus, and The Hague Academy of International Law. She has edited books and published widely in national and international journals. Her research interests include human rights law, international humanitarian law, refugee law, environmental law, consumer protection, and the emerging interface between artificial intelligence and law.