Jessica Hudson

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Jessica Hudson is a leading legal scholar whose work sits at the intersection of corporate law, fiduciary duties, and the rise of financial technology. Her research critically examines how algorithms and artificial intelligence reshape the legal obligations of financial intermediaries, particularly the fiduciary duty of loyalty. In her highly cited paper, *"Financial Robots as Instruments of Fiduciary Loyalty"* (2018, 8 citations), Hudson offers a groundbreaking analysis of how retail consumers interact with robo-advisers and argues that these digital tools are not merely neutral platforms but instruments through which fiduciary loyalty must be operationalized. By shifting the focus from statutory regulation under the Corporations Act to the deeper principles of fiduciary law, she challenges both industry and legal participants to rethink accountability in automated financial services. Hudson’s work has become essential reading for scholars and practitioners navigating the legal implications of algorithmic decision-making. Her contributions are particularly notable for bridging doctrinal analysis with pressing real-world concerns, making her a vital voice in the evolving conversation about law, technology, and investor protection.