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
ChatGPT Report outlines the European data protection regulator's preliminary views and early indicators about the direction of regulation for the co-existence of GDPR and Artificial Intelligence.| WILLIAM FRY
The EU's Artificial Intelligence Act (the AI Act) is a landmark regulation aimed at ensuring ethical AI use while protecting fundamental rights. Effective from 1 August 2024, it sets stringent rules on the deployment and use of AI systems across various sectors. This practical guide helps businesses navigate these regulations, focusing on compliance requirements and steps to ensure adherence.| WILLIAM FRY
The AI Act bans certain types of AI systems, with fines for non-compliance greater than for GDPR breaches. Here, we provide a detailed and practical guide for businesses to navigate the AI Act, focusing on compliance with the rules on Prohibited AI Systems.| 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
William Fry's AI Summit saw AI, data, law and policy experts discuss the opportunities and challenges with AI and what to expect in the future.| WILLIAM FRY