Cooking with a blowtorch and no smoke alarm is exciting, until it isn't. That's what using powerful AI without sufficient controls is like. Practical governance of next-gen AI is not red tape. It is how you keep up the heat [...]
As of 2 August 2025, the EU AI Act Commencement date for GPAI laws has come into effect, introducing new regulatory obligations for GPAI providers. Although, earlier this year, critics warned that the law could stifle innovation, regulators admitted [...]
The EU AI Act commencement date was 2 August 2024. The Act has taken effect and will continue to be implemented in a phased approach. Now that the EU AI Act has been published in the Official Journal (12 [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become an essential technology for businesses, but it has also raised serious concerns about ethics, privacy, and safety. Recently, a proposed "American moratorium on AI" aimed to temporarily stop states in the US from creating [...]
As organisations increasingly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) systems, many turn to external providers to supply these tools. But using third-party AI without proper due diligence can expose you to serious legal, ethical, and operational risks. An AI vendor impact assessment [...]
Let's talk artificial intelligence (AI) explainability and legal governance. AI often seems like a magic show: impressive but hard to understand. However, with increasing reliance on AI, legal frameworks now demand transparency. Recent advances, particularly Anthropic's research on circuit tracing, [...]
It's time to address corporate artificial intelligence (AI) deepfake fraud. AI can now create compelling fake videos and audio of real people. This 'deepfake' technology presents a growing threat to businesses, particularly through financial fraud. Criminals are using deepfakes to [...]
As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly embedded in both consumer and enterprise software, we need to understand a critical distinction between AI agents and agentic AI. These terms are often used interchangeably, but from a legal, technical, and operational standpoint, [...]
Just as mastering fire once offered humanity warmth, safety, and power, so does mastering artificial intelligence (AI), which promises immense business potential — provided your organisation governs it wisely. Neglect, however, risks turning a strategic opportunity into an organisational inferno. [...]
Navigating generative AI in legal departments is like performing a high-wire act: precision, balance, and meticulous preparation are essential — one misstep and the consequences could be severe. Legal departments increasingly adopt generative AI (GenAI) to streamline tasks such as [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) brings convenience to our lives, but imagine your voice being stolen and used as a weapon by criminals. AI voice cloning scams use your voice, or that of someone you trust, to deceive you into transferring money [...]
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, but South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) sets clear rules for AI systems that process personal data. Businesses and organisations using AI must follow POPIA’s data protection principles to avoid legal risks and [...]
