Artificial intelligence

The AI Act: A step closer to the first law on Artificial Intelligence

On 11 May 2023, members of the European Parliament passed their compromise text of the AI Act (the AI Act) at the committee stage, taking this law a step closer to being finalised.

AI and the UK regulatory framework

In March 2023, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology published a white paper detailing its proposed approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK. It takes a different approach to the EU with a non-statutory principles-based framework to be applied by regulators in each sector.

Everyone is using ChatGPT – what does my organisation need to watch out for?

In December 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT, a powerful AI-powered chatbot that could handle users’ questions and requests for information or content in a convincing and confident manner.

FCA publishes speech on innovation, AI and the future of financial regulation

On 17 April 2023, the FCA published a speech by Jessica Rusu, FCA Chief Data, Information and Intelligence Officer, at the Innovate Finance Global Summit. The speech focused on innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of financial regulation.

The role of AI in insolvency litigation

Introduction A duty to act in the best interests of our clients goes to the heart of the legal profession, both functionally and ethically.

UK AI White Paper

At last, UK Government publishes its White Paper on AI – “A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation” – an opportune start, but as expected, a framework with detail to follow…

Biological Computing and Related Legal Considerations

As recent innovations in Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) such as ChatGPT ignite debate over issues such as the legal status of non-humans, privacy implications of novel computing abilities, and rights of intelligent systems’ creators over output, similar considerations confront another emerging computing field—one involving human cells.

The Wolfsberg Group publishes Principles for Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Financial Crime Compliance

On 1 December 2022, the Wolfsberg Group published Principles for Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) in Financial Crime Compliance.

Federal Court of Canada continues to support patentability of computer-implemented inventions

In Benjamin Moore & Co. v. Attorney General of Canada, 2022 FC 9231, the Federal Court of Canada set aside the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s (CIPO) refusal of patent applications for two computer-implemented inventions relating to colour selection methods using experimentally derived relationships for colour harmony and colour emotion.

UK consults on non statutory cross sectoral guidance principles for regulating AI

On 18 July 2022, the UK Government put forward proposals on the future regulation of Artificial Intelligence. The approach anticipates a horizontal non-statutory overlay addressing key areas of AI regulatory novelty to attain consistency and coherence, while allowing sectoral flexibility.

Court continues to support patentability of computer-implemented inventions

In Benjamin Moore & Co. v. Attorney General of Canada, 2022 FC 923, the Federal Court of Canada set aside the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s (CIPO) refusal of patent applications for two computer-implemented inventions relating to colour selection methods using experimentally derived relationships for colour harmony and colour emotion (the Federal Court of Canada remitted Canadian Patent Applications No. 2,695,130 and No. 2,695,146, directed to a “Colour Selection System”).

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.

Artificial intelligence and business liability

AI liability can arise in many situations. What do businesses need to do to protect themselves from incurring AI liability?

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.

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?

Disputed: AI and the law | S2 EP5

Disputed episodes   I think, therefore I am…? Artificial Intelligence is changing our legal environment. But as machines continue to inform decision making and human interaction, what does...

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.

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.

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.

<em>FinTech</em> Pulse podcast

In our ‘FinTech Pulse’ monthly podcast we explore the latest global news, regulatory developments, trends and hot topics in the Fintech sector.

Web3 goes Mainstream Podcast Episodes

In this tech-packed series our Global Co-leader of Digital Transformation, Nick Abrahams, explores the latest trends and developments in the cryptocurrency space with expert guest speakers.

Inside Tech Law Blog

Artificial intelligence

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.

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?

Tech Regulation

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

Metaverse

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