Alexandra Bensamoun

Alexandra Bensamoun serves as Professor of Private Law and Criminal Sciences at University of Paris-Saclay, where she conducts research at both the Centre for Study and Research in Intellectual Property Law (CERDI) and the Léon Duguit Research Centre (CRLD). She plays a pivotal role in the DATAIA Institute, the artificial intelligence research institute of University of Paris-Saclay, serving on its executive committee since inception.

• Professor at University of Paris-Saclay
• Researcher at CERDI and CRLD
• Member of DATAIA Institute Executive Committee
• Board member of Jean Monnet Faculty (Law - Economics - Management)
• UNESCO expert on cultural expressions in digital environment

Her educational journey began at Sciences Po Paris, followed by law studies at University of Paris-Sud (now University of Paris-Saclay) starting in 1994. She completed a Master's degree specializing in intellectual property and digital law, culminating in a thesis examining the dialogue between legislators and judges in copyright law, with particular focus on technological impacts on work protection.

Alexandra Bensamoun's research centers on the intersection of law and digital technologies, with particular expertise in intellectual property law within the AI context. Her scholarly work bridges legal frameworks with technological innovation, examining how copyright, data protection, and criminal law must evolve in response to emerging technologies. She advocates for a balanced regulatory approach that fosters innovation while preventing abuses, emphasizing that 'well-designed legislation boosts confidence and creativity.' Her interdisciplinary work with computer scientists has significantly enhanced her legal analyses of AI systems.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on AI regulation, beginning with her foundational 2019 book 'Droit de l'intelligence artificielle' co-authored with Professor Grégoire Loiseau. More recently, her work has shifted toward practical implementation of AI regulations, as evidenced by her December 2024 report on European AI Regulation implementation and the March 2024 interministerial commission report 'AI: our ambition for France.' These publications reveal a progression from theoretical legal frameworks toward actionable policy recommendations that balance innovation with regulatory safeguards.

• Chevalière de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters), awarded by French Minister of Culture in 2025

Beyond academic research, Professor Bensamoun actively shapes national and international policy. She serves as a qualified person on the Higher Council for Literary and Artistic Property, submitting influential reports that impact French and European legislative developments. In 2023, Former Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne appointed her to an interministerial commission on AI, where she contributed to the strategic vision for France's AI development. She advocates for 'a reasoned and reasonable approach to AI' that recognizes 'immense economic and societal opportunities' while building 'a competitive market based on European values.' Her educational initiatives include creating a Master's track in Intellectual Property, Digital and Space Law with international partnerships.

Professor Bensamoun leads significant research infrastructure through her roles at CERDI and DATAIA Institute. At CERDI, she expanded the research team between 2013-2016, implementing an active hiring policy that welcomed new researchers funded by PhD projects. Through DATAIA Institute, she facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration between legal scholars and computer scientists, creating a unique environment where 'working closely with specialists in the hard sciences' enhances legal analyses of AI. Her leadership in these research centers demonstrates her commitment to building institutional frameworks that support innovation in digital law.