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How to use AI to instruct a lawyer

You use AI in almost everything you do, so you want to know how to use AI to instruct your lawyer. We are glad that you are finding ways to leverage this technology, and we encourage you to do so. [...]

Workplace AI governance controls – A policy that actually works

Let's talk workplace AI governance controls. A good AI policy functions like traffic lights. It doesn't stop people from acting, but prevents accidents. Staff already use chatbots, drafting tools, coding assistants, and AI features integrated into everyday office software. [...]

By |2026-04-08T22:08:31+02:00April 8th, 2026|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |

Regulatory approach for AI in South Africa – What should it be?

What should the regulatory approach for AI in South Africa be? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has exploded globally - just look at ChatGPT. While AI offers enormous potential to drive innovation and inclusive growth, it also raises serious concerns, from AI-generated [...]

By |2026-02-04T14:33:22+02:00February 4th, 2026|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |

GPAI laws under the EU AI Act effective from August 2025

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 [...]

By |2025-10-01T10:59:47+02:00September 22nd, 2025|Categories: AI Governance, Tech Law|Tags: , , , |

The EU AI Act Commencement Date

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 [...]

AI vendor impact assessment manages risk

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 [...]

By |2025-05-26T12:17:56+02:00May 20th, 2025|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , , , |

AI explainability legal governance: Pulling back the curtain

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, [...]

By |2025-04-17T12:54:49+02:00April 17th, 2025|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |

Corporate AI deepfake fraud: When trusted faces deceive

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 [...]

By |2025-04-10T10:44:20+02:00April 10th, 2025|Categories: AI Governance, Cybersecurity Law|Tags: , , , |

AI Agents and agentic AI: What’s the difference and who’s liable?

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, [...]

By |2025-03-31T16:00:47+02:00March 31st, 2025|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: |

AI governance board oversight: Mastering the fire

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. [...]

By |2025-03-26T15:45:57+02:00March 26th, 2025|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |