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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we work, and as businesses shift more and more of their operations to AI technologies, there are some legal implications that must be considered including regulatory compliance and ethical, commercial, intellectual property and data privacy related issues. Regulation of AI is on the horizon, with the EU playing a leading role, which will impose significant obligations impacting businesses across many, if not all, sectors of the economy. Our AI hub will keep you up to date with the legal implications of using AI in your organization to help you navigate the evolving legal landscape.

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Gaming and law: What businesses need to know

Gaming raises a multitude of legal issues for businesses. In this series of publications, Gaming and law: What businesses need to know, we cover a number of the most topical issues.

Global | Articles | April 18, 2024

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The robots are coming … is insurance ready for AI?

The insurance industry is founded on predicting, as accurately as possible, whether or not a risk will materialise in a fast-moving competitive environment.

Global | Publication | April 18, 2024

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Preparing for change: How businesses can thrive under the EU's AI Act

Prepare for change: How businesses can thrive under the EU AI Act

On February 2, 2024, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union confirmed that the Committee of Permanent Representatives had signed the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulation, referred to as the AI Act. Approval by the EU Parliament followed on 13 March 2024, and the AI Act is likely to appear in the EU’s Official Journal around May 2024. The AI Act aims to establish a stringent legal framework governing the development, marketing, and utilisation of artificial intelligence within the region, thereby marking a significant advancement in the regulation of this burgeoning domain.

Global | Publication | April 12, 2024

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OMB guidance may help companies determine AI safety and rights risks

On March 28, 2024, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance to federal government agencies on agency use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Global | Articles | April 11, 2024

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EU confirms agreement on rules to improve working conditions of platform workers

On 11 March the Council of the EU confirmed the provisional agreement reached on the Platform Workers Directive (the Directive).

Global | Articles | April 04, 2024

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Europe takes the early lead: Lawmakers pass landmark AI legislation

On March 13, the EU Parliament voted to adopt the EU’s AI Act. The AI Act is the EU’s first comprehensive legislation setting rules regulating artificial intelligence on an EU-wide basis.

Global | Articles | March 13, 2024

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UK government's response to AI White Paper consultation: Next steps for implementing the principles

The UK Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) has published its response to its consultation on its white paper, ‘A pro innovation approach to AI regulation’ (the Response). The Response outlines key investment initiatives and regulatory steps.

Global | Articles | March 04, 2024

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AI and sustainability – couple or collision?

The intersection between AI and sustainable investing is potentially transformative for the sustainable finance industry. But there are concerns and risks potential users need to consider.

Global | Publication | February 15, 2024

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Construction Industry: Is there a role for the use of generative AI in the preparation and assessment of construction claims?

For many reasons, delay and other issues are almost inevitable on a project. There will be claims, and in many projects, these are factually and technically complex, document heavy and involves multiple parties – with different agendas and commercial objectives.

Middle East | Publication | February 14, 2024

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Singapore proposes Governance Framework for Generative AI

On 16 January 2023, Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), in collaboration with the AI Verify Foundation, announced a public consultation on its draft Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI (Draft GenAI Governance Framework), showing the areas where future policy interventions relating to generative AI may take place and options for such intervention.

Global | Articles | February 04, 2024

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NYDFS issues significant guidance on insurers using AI or external data

On January 17, 2024 the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) published a Proposed Insurance Circular Letter (“Proposed Circular”) regarding the use of artificial intelligence systems (“AIS”) and external consumer data and information sources (“ECDIS”) in insurance underwriting and pricing.

Global | Articles | February 02, 2024

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Be wary of unverified AI-generated content in litigation

Discussing the Tribunal's observations about the reliance on fabricated cases generated by AI in Felicity Harber v The Commissioners for HMRC [2023] UKFTT 1007 (TC).

United Kingdom | Articles | January 24, 2024

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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?

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

United Kingdom | Webinar | November 10, 2023

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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Metaverse

The opportunities within the metaverse are vast, making it essential to understand its complexity and the risks.

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Insights and resources to help navigate the increasingly complex regulatory tech landscape.

NFTs

What is an NFT and how is it different from a fungible, or any other, token? How can the ownership of a tangible item be represented by an intangible token? Does the owner of an NFT own the underlying object or asset it might represent? Are NFTs regulated and, if so, how?

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Insights

Gaming and law: What businesses need to know

The robots are coming … is insurance ready for AI?

Prepare for change: How businesses can thrive under the EU AI Act

OMB guidance may help companies determine AI safety and rights risks

EU confirms agreement on rules to improve working conditions of platform workers

Europe takes the early lead: Lawmakers pass landmark AI legislation

UK government's response to AI White Paper consultation: Next steps for implementing the principles

AI and sustainability – couple or collision?

Construction Industry: Is there a role for the use of generative AI in the preparation and assessment of construction claims?

Singapore proposes Governance Framework for Generative AI

NYDFS issues significant guidance on insurers using AI or external data

Be wary of unverified AI-generated content in litigation

Webinars & Videos

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

Artificial intelligence regulation: What must a business comply with?

Employment hot topics: AI discrimination and bias