As you will have noticed, for the other areas where I provide services I have adopted a standard layout.

I haven’t done this for AI because, at the time of writing, there’s too much flux.

Yes, if you are going to trade with AI in the EEA you will have to comply with the EU AI Act.

And Yes, if you are going to using LLMs in your business you might want to think about any IP infringement exposure this gives you.

And Yes, if you are using AI in your business, particularly if it involves processing personal data in your business, you will want to think about any customer-facing exposure this gives you.

But, at the moment, the speed of change is so fast it’s not appropriate to be more prescriptive than that.

What I can say is that, if you are going to use a lawyer to help or give advice with AI, you will need someone that:

1.     can think on their own two feet (this is unusual amongst lawyers: lawyers tend be herd-like animals, because sticking with the herd is thought to minimise risk),

2.     has an in-depth knowledge of the relevant legal areas (technology, IPR, data)

3.     uses AI himself/herself regularly,

4.     makes a point of keeping up with developments in AI and the underlying technology.

I tick all four of those boxes so, if there’s an AI issue you want to run by me, get in touch.