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Tech professionals and AI: Navigating liability and emerging risks
By: Stephen Morrissey, Christy Mellifont and Kayleigh Maxwell At a glance AI technology faces growing scrutiny over data privacy and cybersecurity concerns, with the Australian Government introducing voluntary safety standards and exploring mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI applications. Generative AI is raising legal questions about copyright infringement, ownership of AI-generated works, and liability under Australia’s Copyright Act, with global lawsuits setting important precedents. Determining accountability for AI-related errors is complicated ...
Navigating legal issues in contracting for AI solutions
By: Nick Martin At a glance AI solutions differ significantly from traditional technology products, requiring businesses to take a different approach in addressing the usual issues in technology contracts, such as data security, IP ownership, liability and service levels. Conducting thorough due diligence and implementing robust testing or trial periods are crucial for customers to ensure AI solutions meet business needs and function as promised before full commitments are made. ...
Wotton Kearney promotes 31 lawyers, including two partners, across Australia and New Zealand
Wotton Kearney has announced the promotion of 31 outstanding lawyers across the firm, effective 1 January 2025. This includes the elevation of two new partners, four special counsel, 12 senior associates and 13 associates, representing the firm’s offices across Auckland, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Wellington. The promotions highlight the firm’s depth and breadth of talent in insurance law and risk advisory across a number of practice areas including ...