Tech Law Talks

AI explained: AI and shipping

AI-driven autonomous ships raise legal questions, and shipowners need to understand autonomous systems’ limitations and potential risks. Reed Smith partners Susan Riitala and Thor Maalouf discuss new kinds of liability for owners of autonomous ships, questions that may occur during transfer of assets, and new opportunities for investors.

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AI explained: AI and the German workplace

In this episode, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and German labor law. Labor and employment lawyers Judith Becker and Elisa Saier discuss key German employment laws that must be kept in mind when using AI in the workplace; employer liability for AI-driven decisions and actions; the potential elimination of jobs in certain professions by AI and the role of German courts; and best practices for ensuring fairness and transparency when AI has been used in hiring, termination and other significant personnel actions.

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AI explained: Open-source AI

Reed Smith partners Howard Womersley Smith and Bryan Tan with AI Verify community manager Harish Pillay discuss why transparency and explain-ability in AI solutions are essential, especially for clients who will not accept a “black box” explanation. Subscribers to AI models claiming to be “open source” may be disappointed to learn the model had proprietary material mixed in, which might cause issues. The session describes a growing effort to learn how to track and understand the inputs used in AI systems training.

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AI explained: AI and product liability in life sciences

The rapid integration of AI and machine learning in the medical device industry offers exciting capabilities but also new forms of liability. Join us for an exciting podcast episode as we delve into the surge in AI-enabled medical devices. Product liability lawyers Mildred Segura, Jamie Lanphear and Christian Castile focus on AI-related issues likely to impact drug and device makers soon. They also give us a preview of how courts may determine liability when AI decision-making and other functions fail to get desired outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of health care.

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AI explained: AI and e-discovery

Reed Smith and its lawyers have used machine-assisted case preparation tools for many years (and it launched the Gravity Stack subsidiary) to apply legal technology that cuts costs, saves labor and extracts serious questions faster for senior lawyers to review. Partners David Cohen, Anthony Diana and Therese Craparo discuss how generative AI is creating powerful new options for legal teams using machine-assisted legal processes in case preparation and e-discovery. They discuss how the field of e-discovery, with the help of emerging AI systems, is becoming more widely accepted as a cost and quality improvement.

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AI explained: AI and building the ecosystem in Singapore

Singapore is developing ethics and governance guidelines to shape the development and use of responsible AI, and the island nation’s approach could become a blueprint for other countries. Reed Smith partner Bryan Tan and Raju Chellam, editor-in-chief of the AI Ethics & Governance Body of Knowledge, examine concerns and costs of AI, including impacts on owners of intellectual property and on workers who face job displacement. Time will tell whether this ASEAN nation will strike an adequate balance in regulating each emerging issue.

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AI explained: AI and government contracts

Regulatory and investigations partner Kendra Perkins Norwood invites former U.S. GSA Associate Administrator Krystal Brumfield to discuss how the federal government is gaining an understanding of AI’s uses in procurement. They also explain how the General Services Administration and other federal agencies are using AI to streamline and safeguard the contract award process.

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AI explained: AI and esports

Can we keep up with AI? Paul Foster, CEO of the Esports Federation, dives into the legal implications of artificial intelligence. Gamers have a unique familiarity with artificial intel. Explore how AI is transforming game design, content creation, brand promotion and much more. Along with entertainment/media lawyer Bryan Tan of Reed Smith’s Singapore office, Foster discusses the unique ways AI is enabling gamers to monetize their skills. 

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