Legaltech Insights #14!

Welcome to this edition of Legaltech Insights! In this issue, we delve into the evolving intersection of law and technology. We spotlight Agustin Negre 's insights on strategic AI frameworks, emphasizing ethical and efficient practices. Additionally, we cover 思科 joining forces with 微软 and IBM under a Vatican-backed pledge for responsible AI use, and a pivotal court decision in Washington rejecting "AI-enhanced" video evidence. We also explore the EU's eIDAS regulation aimed at securing digital transactions.

? These developments underline the critical role of legal frameworks in the age of technological advancement!

MUST-SEE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS! ??

1. 思科 has joined 微软 and IBM in endorsing a Vatican-backed pledge, the "Rome Call," aimed at promoting the ethical development and usage of artificial intelligence. This initiative underscores the commitment to principles like transparency, inclusion, and security, ensuring AI benefits humanity without discrimination ?? Read more
2. Moderna has embraced OpenAI 's ChatGPT Enterprise to enhance its development of mRNA medicines, significantly streamlining operations across various business sectors. This AI integration has led to the creation of innovative tools like Dose ID, which supports clinical teams by improving data analysis and decision-making in drug development. This application of AI has proved essential in increasing efficiency and improving outcomes in Moderna's pharmaceutical endeavors ?? Read more
3. Gianni & Origoni 's Stefano Mele recently discussed the critical role of cybersecurity in businesses on Sky TG24's "Progress." He highlighted the urgent need for legislative action on ransom payments after ransomware attacks and greater attention to state-led disinformation efforts, especially with impending European elections. The rise in ransomware attacks in Italy, particularly targeting the manufacturing and healthcare sectors, underscores these issues. Mele advocates for a legal framework to address ransom payments to curb the expanding cybercrime market ?? Read more
4. Agustin Negre's article, published by World Law Group and authored for Alfaro Abogados discusses the integration of AI in business practices, emphasizing the need for strategic frameworks to ensure ethical and efficient use. It highlights the rapid adoption of AI tools like ChatGPT and the associated regulatory challenges. Key points include the necessity for clear AI usage policies within companies to manage risks and ensure compliance with evolving legal standards, focusing on data protection and privacy. The article advocates for continual education and policy updates to keep pace with technological advancements ?? Read more
5. On April 30, 2024, the European Union published its European Framework for Digital Identity. This regulation aims to provide all individuals living in the Union with an accessible, secure, and reliable digital identity, enabling them to access a wide range of online and offline services, protected against cybersecurity risks and cybercrimes ?? Read more
6. In Washington state, a judge ruled against the use of "AI-enhanced" video evidence in a triple murder trial, emphasizing the technological limitations and potential for confusion such enhancements can cause in the legal process. The judge's decision highlights concerns that AI technologies might distort the original data, thereby complicating legal proceedings rather than clarifying them. This case underscores the ongoing challenges and misunderstandings surrounding AI's capabilities in critical applications like legal evidence ?? Read more

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Agustin Negre - Executive Manager & Lawyer, Alfaro Abogados