Artificial Intelligence in Contract Formation: Algorithmic Contracting and Doctrinal Challenges in English Law

This book explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the foundations of contract formation under English contract law.

As AI systems take on critical roles in forming agreements, traditional legal principles rooted in human decision-making are being challenged. The book introduces the concept of the “meeting of the algorithms” as a modern alternative to the conventional “meeting of the minds,” emphasising how AI-driven contracts differ from human-based ones.

Focusing on algorithmic co...