Dundas Lawyers has experience in advising on the legal issues faced by artificial intelligence (AI) focussed technology companies at all phases of growth from start-ups to ASX Listed companies.
Popular AI tools:
- ChatGPT – Write, code, solve, chat and utilise AI agents
- ElevenLabs – Will convert speech to text
- MidJourney – Create AI art
- Meta AI – For fast answers and image tools
- Google Flow – Creates AI videos
- Suno – Produces music
- Fliki – Turns text into TikTok style videos
- SlidesAI – Makes presentations
- PicWish – Edits photos easily
What is the law of artificial intelligence?
The Oxford Dictionary defines AI as:
“…the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence and judgment, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages“.
The legal issues raised by artificial intelligence
Each use of AI for different applications raises different legal issues, so a precise taxonomy is somewhat difficult to proffer. That said, for the purpose of this article, we propose the following broad classification system:
- liability;
- competition and consumer issues;
- intellectual property;
- data – ownership, security and information privacy; and
- jurisdiction of law.
A lot of discussion in the AI community discusses the issue of morality and ethics as needing consideration, however this is not something we consider as a legal issue per se.
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Disclaimer
This page contains general commentary only about artificial intelligence law. You should not rely on the commentary as legal advice. Specific legal advice should be obtained to ascertain how the law applies to your particular circumstances.
Why choose Dundas Lawyers® to advise on artificial intelligence law?
Having exerted Blood Sweat and Years® since April 2010 we are the team you want on your side for the long term to act as the ‘bodyguard’ for your business to protect your AI business. Some of the reasons clients choose Dundas Lawyers® include:
- our Uncommon business acumen;
- our Uncommon expertise in transactional, compliance and litigious matters;
- our Uncommon expertise forensic case preparation;
- our Uncommon customer focus;
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Considering getting a lawyer to advise on artificial intelligence law?
For a confidential, no obligation initial telephone call to find out how we can help your business gain an uncommon advantage in artificial intelligence law please phone our team on either 1300 386 529 or 07 3221 0013.
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Legal Practice Director
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