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Practical Legal Considerations by Vanessa van Coppenhagen

# Practical Legal Considerations by Vanessa van Coppenhagen

Spoor & Fisher
- 30 July 2024

Offering a deep dive into the practicalities of AI deployment, this presentation covered AI system characteristics, potential risks, and the regulatory landscape, particularly the EU AI Act. The importance of developing an AI usage policy and understanding regulatory requirements was stressed, alongside the need for agreements that ensure control and oversight.