AI Contracting: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence adoption, privacy, procurement and other skilled professionals are increasingly finding AI-related contracting landing on their desks. Whether it is GDPR or the EU AI Act, these regulatory frameworks introduce complex contractual obligations and risks that can be difficult to align. Leveraging prior learnings and real-world insights from a prior IAPP workshop, this panel dives into the practical realities of AI contracting. By calling out real-world examples to illustrate and point to key issues, expert cross-industry speakers will unpack key legal and operational considerations, offering actionable tips to mitigate risk and ensure compliance – to make sure you are equipped to action the next AI clause or contract that lands on your desk. This panel will walk through some of the key contractual requirements related to topics such as data sharing and usage, cybersecurity, data protection, liability, transparency and portability. Delegates will learn which questions to ask, how to identify contractual pain points and practical tips to address and cover risk.

What you will learn: 

• The intersections of EU digital laws from a contractual perspective and how to address risk in contracts. 
• The right questions to ask when developing/updating contractual agreements, whether as the customer or vendor. 
• How to negotiate and structure AI contracts and practical tips to address and cover risk.