AI and Data Privacy: Emerging Trends for In-House Counsel
December 2023
By
Meaghan Johnston
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape many of the ways in-house counsel operate – mostly for the better. In fact, 68% of in-house counsel are excited about AI reducing administrative burdens and improving legal work, and 83% of in-house attorneys are already using it. But while AI offers compelling possibilities for legal teams, it also poses a risk for the business of law as a whole.
A new webinar, sponsored by Axiom, delved into the implications of AI on data privacy, arming attendees with the tools and knowledge to leverage AI effectively while mitigating legal and reputational risks in the ever-evolving legal landscape.
The event was hosted by legal industry veteran Zach Abramowitz, who was joined by Jo Ann Davaris, Chief Privacy Officer, Global Privacy, Booking Holdings.
It aimed to empower legal professionals by providing insights into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on in-house legal teams, offering updates on AI technologies, equipping leaders with AI vocabulary, sharing effective strategies for drafting comprehensive AI policies, exploring emerging trends and risks in AI and data privacy, and providing practical approaches to navigate the complex terrain of AI challenges.
The conversation focused on five key takeaways for legal leaders and in-house legal teams:
- Understanding AI’s Impact on Legal Teams:
- How AI is revolutionizing the practice of law and its impact on in-house legal teams
- The latest AI technologies and applications that are transforming the legal field
- Equipping Legal Leaders with AI Vocabulary:
- The language and understanding needed to collaborate effectively with business teams in AI-driven projects
- How to bridge the gap between legal and technology departments
- Strategies for Drafting Effective AI Policies:
- Insights into the strategies that successful legal teams have employed to draft comprehensive AI policies
- Best practices and legal frameworks to ensure data privacy and compliance
- Emerging Trends and Risks of AI to Business:
- The current and emerging trends in AI and data privacy, as well as the associated risks
- How AI can be leveraged to enhance business operations and growth
- Navigating AI Challenges Effectively:
- Practical approaches for legal teams to navigate the complex terrain of AI risks, challenges, and compliance
- How to protect sensitive data and mitigate legal and reputational risk
This webinar is a must-attend for legal professionals seeking to stay ahead of the curve and harness the power of AI in their practice. Through the discussion, viewers will discover more about the future of law, decode the language of AI, and be better equipped to address data privacy and legal challenges with confidence.
💡 Effectively navigate data privacy challenges related to Artificial Intelligence.
Posted by Meaghan Johnston
Meaghan Johnston is a writer with more than a decade's experience analyzing legal and healthcare industry trends.
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