The AI regulatory landscape is changing. As the landmark EU AI Act sweeps into force, businesses need to consider their AI governance processes, ahead of the application in February 2025. 

The regulatory framework for AI around the world is expected to continually evolve and grow in complexity. 

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EU AI Act comes into force: What businesses need to know

The EU AI Act came into force today and businesses worldwide should familiarise themselves with the requirements to ensu...

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Generative AI: A global guide to key IP considerations

Artificial intelligence (AI) raises many intellectual property (IP) issues.

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12th Annual European Data Protection and AI Conference

Please join us at our 12th Annual European Data Protection Conference.

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Revised Product Liability Directive (introducing rules on strict liability for AI and other software) entered in the EU's statute book

Directive (EU) 2024/2853 on liability for defective products (the Revised Product Liability Directive) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 18 November 2024.

Global | Articles | November 26, 2024

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Artificial Intelligence: deployment in company secretarial and governance functions

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including Generative AI, into company secretarial and governance tasks, such as recording or otherwise assisting with board meeting minutes, has the potential to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Global | Articles | November 20, 2024

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FCA invites views through new AI Input Zone

On 5 November 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) opened its AI Input Zone, through which it is inviting stakeholders to provide their views on current and future uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in UK financial services, as well as the financial services regulatory framework.

Global | Articles | November 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence

Data protection: Using AI in the UK – where are we now?

This webinar will look at the legal risks to consider when developing and using AI in the UK in 2025, including considerations for generative AI tools. It will provide an update on UK AI policy and new laws proposed. It will also look at existing cross-sectoral and sectoral laws and how they apply to AI, and the application of the EU AI Act to UK businesses.

Global | Articles | November 05, 2024

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AI adoption in Australia under the privacy spotlight

AI adoption in Australia under the privacy spotlight

AI adoption must now be on every board room and executive team’s agenda as an emerging area of risk and regulatory focus. This issue has been given further impetus by a number of key developments across Australia’s multi-jurisdictional landscape.

Global | Articles | November 05, 2024

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Selecting the right legal GenAI tool for your practice

The legal industry is on the brink of transformation with the integration of Generative AI (GenAI). Understanding which AI solutions fit your practice is crucial to enhancing productivity.

Global | Articles | November 05, 2024

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California and artificial intelligence laws: Transparency in training

On September 29, 2024, California enacted another law relating to artificial intelligence. This one is focused on the transparency in training generative AI (AB 2013), and will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Global | Articles | November 05, 2024

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Don’t throw the AI baby out with the data leakage bath water: Reading “AI Snake Oil” with a spirit of optimism

The privacy-cyber world seems preoccupied with issues related to the nexus between personal data and AI. Those issues, although important, are dwarfed by a more pressing and fundamental question: can we get AI to do useful things reliably and accurately in the realm of predicting significant human outcomes, such as health, criminal propensity, credit risk etc. (“Predictive AI”)?

Global | Articles | November 05, 2024

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China’s proposed AI Labelling Regulations: Key points

In response to the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the Cyberspace Administration of China (the CAC) recently issued two draft regulations for public consultation: Measures for Labelling Artificial Intelligence-Generated or Synthetic Content (the Draft AI Labelling Measures) and Cybersecurity technology—Labelling method for content generated by artificial intelligence (the Draft Labelling Method Standard). The Draft Labelling Method Standard is a mandatory national standard which serves as the supporting and implementing rule of the AI Labelling Measures. Both regulations aim to address deepfake-related risks and ensure the authenticity and credibility of publicly available information.

Global | Articles | October 30, 2024

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The UK’s Public Authority Algorithmic and Automated Decision-Making Systems Bill: key takeaways

The UK’s Public Authority Algorithmic and Automated Decision-Making Systems Bill: key takeaways

Lord Clement-Jones has introduced a Public Authority Algorithmic and Automated Decision-Making Systems Private Members' Bill (Bill) into the House of Lords. Currently at the second reading stage, the Bill addresses increasing reliance on AI and algorithmic systems by public authorities in the UK, and aims to mitigate the potential risks associated with their use. The Bill would establish significant new guidelines for the development, deployment, and monitoring of such systems.

United Kingdom | Articles | October 16, 2024

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Testing the boundaries: AI training models and copyright laws

The Hamburg Regional Court has ruled in favor of LAION in the case of Robert Kneschke v LAION e.V., finding that the use by LAION – a non-profit organisation - of Kneschke’s photo for AI training benefited from the exception to copyright infringement for text and data mining for the purpose of scientific research under Section 60d UrhG (implementing Article 3 of the EU Copyright Directive).

Global | Articles | October 03, 2024

Artificial intelligence

California and artificial intelligence laws: Transparency in training

On September 29, 2024, California enacted another law relating to artificial intelligence. This one is focused on the transparency in training generative AI (AB 2013), and will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Global | Articles | September 30, 2024

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Webinars & Videos

AI Webinar Series: Mastering AI in the Public Sector: What Every Agency Needs to Know

Mastering AI in the Public Sector: What Every Agency Needs to Know

1 CPD Unit | Deepen your understanding of the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence usage in government with this webinar.

Australia | Webinar | April 04, 2024

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S4 EP2 | Undisputed: A proactive approach to cybersecurity, data privacy and AI

S4 EP2 | Undisputed:
A proactive approach to cybersecurity, data privacy and AI

Our digital world is creating more data than ever before.

Canada | Podcast | March 26, 2024

Season 4
The EU AI Act: What obligations will apply to your business?

The EU AI Act: What obligations will apply to your business?

Political agreement was achieved at the beginning of December but the final texts are not available.

Global | Webinar | January 11, 2024

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Artificial intelligence regulation: What must a business comply with?

Artificial intelligence regulation: What must a business comply with?

An update on UK artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory position and status of the EU AI Act.

United Kingdom | Webinar | November 10, 2023

AI webinars
Employment hot topics: AI discrimination and bias

Employment hot topics: AI discrimination and bias

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in the workplace, and, as with any new technology, it comes with both benefits and risks.

United Kingdom | Webinar | April 20, 2023

AI webinars
Session 2: Using smart contracts, computable contracting and AI to innovate: Law and disruptive tech

Session 2: Using smart contracts, computable contracting and AI to innovate: Law and disruptive tech

Some time back Norton Rose Fulbright took a decision to bring on board computer science expertise and a technology consulting function to help our clients maximise the opportunities where law and disruptive technologies intersect.

Global | Webinar | June 21, 2022

Technology Tomorrow
Artificial intelligence and bias

Artificial intelligence and bias

Will AI help us to create a better world – can data solve issues on poverty, mental health, climate change and inequality?

Global | Webinar | April 28, 2022

Events
AI and the law | S2 EP5

S2 EP5:
AI and the law

Artificial Intelligence is changing our legal environment. But as machines continue to inform decision making and human interaction, what does this mean for long-established principles such as causation, standard of care, and procedural fairness?

Canada | Articles | April 19, 2022

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AI and robotics: Analysing the legal and ethical issues

AI and robotics: Analysing the legal and ethical issues

Artificial Intelligence is a field of computer science encompassing a number of different aspects including machine learning, natural language processing, speech processing, expert system and machine vision.

South Africa | Webinar | February 09, 2022

AI webinars
AI Regulation of financial institutions: EU and beyond

AI Regulation of financial institutions: EU and beyond

Regulation of artificial intelligence is on the way in many regions across the globe. The EU Commission has proposed an AI regulation that would apply to financial institutions, and governments elsewhere are considering their own regulatory responses.

Global | Webinar | January 12, 2022

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EU AI Regulation: What the proposal means for business

EU AI Regulation: What the proposal means for business

The EU Commission has adopted a proposed AI Regulation. As AI proliferates, the Regulation will impact virtually all industry sectors and have far-reaching implications for a wide range of activities, such as product development, procurement, human resources, compliance, governance, IT systems, contracting, and risk management.

Global | Webinar | July 15, 2021

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