With the fast-passed Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the aid of Information and Communication Technology, at the behest of 4th Industrial Revolution (4.IR) and beyond – precipitates the uncertainty of the future of criminal law. There are criminal law scientists who extrapolate that criminal law faces extinction post human conduct. The fear is exacerbated by the fact that under the 4.IR – there is anticipation of deep machine learning, robotization of criminal conduct and that conduct of human beings will be non-existent. This defies the orthodox practice of criminal law which main predicates liability on human conduct.
Considering the statement above, critically evaluate the impact of 4.IR on commission of crime. Provide practical examples where possible. Support your arguments with relevant legal literature and case law.