CALL FOR CHAPTERS: REGULATING THE DIGITAL ECONOMY: CYBER LAW, FINTECH, AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

International Journal of Legal Affairs and Exploration & Juris Cognita Publications are accepting Abstracts for a book on Regulating the Digital Economy: Cyber Law, Fintech and Artificial Intelligence, submit Abstracts by: 25th June, 2026, No publication fee

ABOUT THE BOOK

Regulating the Digital Economy: Cyber Law, FinTech, and Artificial Intelligence is a timely and comprehensive scholarly work that examines the legal, regulatory, ethical, and governance challenges emerging from the rapid digital transformation of economies across the globe. As technological innovation continues to reshape financial systems, business models, governance structures, and everyday human interactions, the need for robust and adaptive legal frameworks has become more critical than ever.

The digital economy is no longer a future phenomenon, it is a present reality driven by artificial intelligence, financial technologies, digital platforms, big data analytics, blockchain systems, cloud computing, and interconnected cyber infrastructures. While these advancements have generated unprecedented opportunities for economic growth, financial inclusion, efficiency, and innovation, they have simultaneously raised complex concerns relating to privacy, cybersecurity, data protection, algorithmic accountability, digital rights, consumer protection, financial regulation, and cross-border governance.

SUB-THEMES

Including but not limiting to:

Algorithmic Governance, AI Regulation, and the Rule of Law

Algorithmic decision-making and principles of natural justice
Judicial review of automated state actions
Transparency, explainability, and accountability in AI systems
Ethical governance, soft law, and responsible AI frameworks
AI in adjudication, predictive justice, and legal decision-making

Liability and Accountability in Autonomous and AI-Driven Systems

Civil, criminal, and product liability for AI-generated harms
Liability allocation among developers, deployers, and users
Accountability frameworks for autonomous technologies
Governance challenges in AI-assisted actions and decisions

Data Governance, Privacy, and Digital Sovereignty

Data ownership, control, and economic rights
Personal and non-personal data governance
AI-driven privacy concerns and limits of consent-based frameworks
Cross-border data flows, localization requirements, and digital sovereignty
Comparative approaches to data regulation across jurisdictions

Cybersecurity, Cyber Resilience, and Critical Infrastructure Protection

Regulatory obligations relating to cybersecurity
Protection of critical digital infrastructure
Cyber resilience and risk management frameworks
Post-quantum cybersecurity preparedness and regulatory transitions

Cyber Warfare, State Responsibility, and International Cyber Law

State responsibility for cyber operations and cyberattacks
Attribution challenges in cyberspace
Applicability of international humanitarian law to cyber warfare
Legal status and regulation of cyber weapons

FinTech Regulation and Digital Financial Ecosystems

Embedded finance and platform-based financial services
Regulatory arbitrage and compliance challenges
Consumer protection in digital finance
Regulatory responses to emerging financial technologies
Regulatory sandboxes and innovation governance

Cryptocurrencies, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

Legal classification and regulation of crypto-assets
CBDCs and monetary sovereignty
Governance and regulation of decentralized financial systems
Smart contract liability and enforceability
Financial stability concerns in decentralized ecosystems

Smart Contracts, Blockchain, and Digital Transactions

Legal enforceability of smart contracts
Blockchain-based commercial transactions
Code versus contractual intent
Role of courts and dispute resolution mechanisms in decentralized environments

Platform Regulation, Intermediary Liability, and Digital Markets

Liability of digital intermediaries and AI platforms
Safe harbour protections and content moderation
Freedom of speech and platform accountability
Platform governance and digital ecosystem regulation

Competition Law and Market Regulation in the Digital Economy

Big Tech dominance and data monopolies
Algorithmic collusion and anti-competitive practices
Merger control in technology-driven markets
Competition concerns arising from data concentration and network effects

Consumer Protection and Digital Rights in Emerging Technologies

Dark patterns and manipulative digital design
AI-driven financial advice and automated decision-making
Protection of vulnerable consumers in digital environments
Digital rights, transparency, and user autonomy

Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, and Innovation

Ownership and protection of AI-generated works
Copyright implications of AI training datasets
Licensing and commercialization of AI-generated content
Emerging intellectual property challenges in the digital economy

Digital Identity, Surveillance, and Civil Liberties

Biometric technologies and facial recognition systems
State and private-sector surveillance practices
National security versus privacy rights
Digital identity frameworks and constitutional protections

Digital Evidence, Forensics, and Procedural Challenges

Admissibility of AI-generated and blockchain-based evidence
Digital forensic investigations and chain of custody
Evidentiary challenges in cybercrime and technology-related litigation
Emerging procedural issues in digital justice systems

Emerging Frontiers: Metaverse, Platformized Work, Quantum Technologies, and Bio-Digital Convergence

Regulation of virtual worlds, metaverse platforms, and digital assets
Jurisdiction, taxation, and dispute resolution in virtual environments
Gig economy regulation, worker classification, and algorithmic management
Quantum computing and its implications for law and governance
AI-biotechnology convergence, neurotechnology, and human augmentation
Ethical and legal implications of future technologies

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The Manuscript should not exceed a 3500-word limit.
The abstract should be initially submitted with a word limit of 250-300 words.
Author(s) should not mention their personal details at any place in the Abstract. Personal Details and Institutional Affiliations should be mentioned in a separate cover letter.
All headings in the manuscripts should be properly formatted.
The main body text in the manuscript must be in Times New Roman in a font size of 12, 1.5 line spacing, and in justified alignment. For footnotes, maintain Times New Roman Style with a font size of 10 and 1.0 line spacing. For Headings, Times New Roman style must be followed with a font size of 14 and must be Bold and Underlined.
Footnotes should conform to JILI Citation Format.
Abstracts are to be submitted in .doc. No other format would be accepted.
A maximum of 3 authors are allowed.
Plagiarism of more than 20% shall not be acceptable by any means. The Manuscript should also be free from grammatical, spelling, and other errors.
Authors are required to initially submit the abstract only. Upon acceptance of the abstract, the authors shall be required to submit the Full Manuscript.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Authors should email with their original and unpublished abstract in.doc or.docx format.
“Name of the Author(s)_Title of the Abstract” shall be the subject line of the email.
Please enclose the cover letter along with the Abstract.
Submissions shall be made at: jcipaiandlaw@gmail.com

FORMAT

The book will be printed with ISBN Number.

FEES

There is no publication fee. Hard copies shall be chargeable if opted.

IMPORATANT DATES

Last date for submission of the Abstract: 25^th June, 2026
Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of the Abstract: 26^th June, 2026
Last Date for the Submission of Full Manuscript: 16^th July, 2026
Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of Full Manuscript: 17^th July, 2026

EDITORS

Sonia Jain, Assistant Professor (Sr), Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies- Technical Campus, Delhi.
Anchal Jaiswal, Assistant Professor (Law), Amrita International School of Law, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore.

PLAGIARISM EVALUATION

All submissions will be first checked for plagiarism using a turnitin software.
Only Submissions with less than 20% plagiarism shall be sent forward for publication. Authors may be required to make minor modifications to their submissions at this stage.
The submissions which pass the initial stage will be assigned to the Editors for further considerations and double blind peer review after requisite copy-editing.

EDITORIAL EVALUATION

The editors will evaluate the submission for its originality, conceptual and methodological consistency, as well as decide whether the submissions are within the aim and scope of the book. The Editors reserve the right to decide whether the submissions requires further review or not.

PUBLISHER

International Journal of Legal Affairs and Exploration & Juris Cognita International Publications

CONTACT

For any queries, reach out to us via email at: jcipaiandlaw@gmail.com or through WhatsApp at: +91-8252343482