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GenAI in legal departments

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 [...]

By |2025-03-20T14:47:36+02:00March 20th, 2025|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: |

AI voice cloning scams

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 [...]

By |2025-03-18T13:54:08+02:00March 17th, 2025|Categories: AI Governance, Cybersecurity Law|Tags: , , , |

How POPIA affects AI

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 [...]

By |2025-01-31T17:14:00+02:00January 31st, 2025|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

The law in 2025 – our predictions

Welcome to the law in 2025! At the beginning of each year, we gaze into the future to help you prioritise your next steps. This is the law regarding digital, data and tech in 2025. We try to predict what [...]

Employees are using AI | What you need to know

Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms workplaces in ways we couldn’t have imagined a decade ago. From streamlining repetitive tasks to assisting with complex problem-solving, employees use AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and other generative AI software to enhance productivity and creativity. [...]

By |2025-10-07T16:55:56+02:00December 10th, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |

EU generative AI compliance: Lessons for the rest of the world

Let's talk EU generative AI compliance. Using generative AI is like releasing a genie from its bottle — its powerful capabilities create limitless possibilities and raise significant challenges. Generative AI can produce human-like text, lifelike images, and more. However, its [...]

By |2025-04-10T10:46:16+02:00November 19th, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |

EU liability directives related to AI: Revised PLD and AILD

As AI technologies continue to advance and permeate various sectors, the European Union is taking proactive steps to regulate their impact on society. Two legislative initiatives aim to address the complexities surrounding the liability of AI. The revised EU Product [...]

By |2025-01-27T17:32:25+02:00November 1st, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , , , , , |

AI legal practice in developing jurisdictions

AI is speeding up change in many industries, and legal practice is no different. AI can be a powerful tool for lawyers to cut routine tasks and focus more on strategic work. But in developing jurisdictions, where infrastructure and laws [...]

By |2024-10-23T10:08:17+02:00October 23rd, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |

California’s new AI laws: What they mean for developers

In September 2024, California passed 17 new laws that target generative AI (GenAI) technologies. California's new AI laws address critical issues such as deepfakes, AI watermarking, child and worker protection, and AI-generated misinformation. However, despite the progress, Governor Newsom vetoed [...]

By |2025-01-27T17:36:51+02:00October 21st, 2024|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , , |

Navigating AI Governance in South African Law: An Overview

Building AI without legal guidance is like constructing a bridge without blueprints—it might stand for a while, but it's destined to collapse. As AI continues to rapidly integrate into the South African business environment, aligning it and its use [...]