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AI and the Law

The widespread use of large language models across the world, like ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney etc. has brought the legal regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) into the public eye. Several countries around the world are starting to see litigation against the companies that have developed these algorithms. In this webinar, panellists discussed pressing contemporary issues in the legal regulation of AI: AI and data protection, AI and intellectual property, and AI and ethics, drawing on global developments, and situating these issues in the South African context.

Guest Speakers:

  • Burkhard Schafer, Professor of Computational Legal Theory, The University of Edinburgh, UK
  • Avani Singh, Independent legal consultant, Media law and digital rights specialist, South Africa
  • Andrew Rens, Doctor of Laws, expert on technology law and policy, Research ICT Africa, South Africa

Moderator:

Sanya Samtani, Senior Researcher, Mandela Institute

The webinar was held on 13 October 2023 at 11:00 (SAST).

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