On 31 October 2024, the Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation announced that the government has designated nine national public authorities to oversee the protection of fundamental rights in the context of AI, marking a proactive step towards ethical AI governance. In this article, William Fry considers the designations.| WILLIAM FRY
A survey by ITGC (Irish Tech General Counsel) has revealed that 60% of in-house lawyers based in Ireland are using AI to power in-house legal work.| WILLIAM FRY
European Regulators Chime in on the Interplay between Data Protection and AI .| WILLIAM FRY
Irish Court Awards €5,500 for Non-Material Damages Data Protection Claim .| WILLIAM FRY
This article provides a practical guide to compliance with the AI Act's regulations on biometric categorisation systems. It explains the distinctions between prohibited systems, which infer sensitive attributes and are banned, and high-risk systems, which require strict regulatory adherence.| WILLIAM FRY
This practical guide addresses the AI Act's provisions on regulatory sandboxes, highlighting their role in fostering innovation while maintaining regulatory oversight. Here, we explore the key aspects, dates, enforcement mechanisms, and compliance steps, which are essential for navigating these sandboxes effectively.| WILLIAM FRY
Emotion recognition systems will now be regulated under the AI Act. These systems, which infer or identify emotions from biometric data, present unique challenges and risks that demand stringent regulatory measures. This practical guide outlines the steps to ensure compliance with the AI Act.| WILLIAM FRY