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University of Helsinki: Defining Legal Agency - From Children to AI, Researchers Aim to Establish Framework
November 24, 2025
HELSINKI, Finland, Nov. 24 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release:

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Defining legal agency: From children to AI, researchers aim to establish new framework

The perception of who should be allowed to make binding legal decisions is changing. A long-term EU-funded research project aims to create a new framework for various types of agents in law.

By Petter Groning

A newborn child is recognised as a legal . . .

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