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In today's world it is almost impossible to keep abreast of technological and scientific
development, the repercussions of which have been felt not only on the global economy but
also in our daily lives. Accordingly, since the arrival of one of the most promising scientific
advantages of this century - Artificial Intelligence -, several industrial sectors, namely the
automobile industry, have been developing to an immeasurable rhythm. In this way, the socalled
Autonomous Vehicles will soon be part of our daily lives, thus becoming preeminent for
the Law to anticipate issues that may arise in the future, such as the potential civil liability of
the producer of Autonomous Vehicles. Hence, this dissertation will address the suitability of
the 33-year-old European Directive on producer liability in light of the challenges posed by
Autonomous Vehicles. Then, based on a careful and critical analysis, it will point out the
necessary changes to be performed within such legal framework