Artificial intelligence and technology

At the IBA, we understand the transformative power of technology and its impact on a wide range of legal and societal issues. Established in 2024, this page serves as a central resource for exploring the evolving tech landscape, including in relation to artificial intelligence (AI), which continues to generate a significant amount of both excitement and concern.

AI, law and the legal profession

This podcast examines issues of ethics, liability and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) to the legal profession, as well as the challenges of implementing regulatory frameworks around AI.

Global perspectives on protecting against cyber risks

This report draws on sources across ten jurisdictions to provide comparative analysis with diverse international case studies.

Cyberattacks as war crimes

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shown the potential for very serious consequences from cyberattacks on energy providers and emergency services.

Paris 2023 Keynote Speaker - Zack Kass

AI business strategist and former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, Zack Kass, discusses AI and the legal profession, regulation and the potential benefits and pitfalls of the technology.

Digital Content

Specialised AI and tech conference content

IBA 7th Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector Conference

14-15 March 2024

The Conference, organised by the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee and the IBA Technology Law Committee, featured a session title ‘Artificial intelligence – the legal framework’.

Please see materials from this session below:

Podcasts

Film

Morning Keynote - Zack Kass

Zack has an unwavering optimism about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI). His mission is to inspire responsible and safe adoption of AI that moves the world forward, highlighting the path towards an AI-driven future where businesses flourish and all humans benefit.

LPD Showcase: fashionably metaverse – high technology meets high fashion

Watch this webinar about how the intersection of fashion and technology is rapidly evolving, as evidenced by the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), Web3 and the Metaverse by major luxury brands.

Reports

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Global perspectives on protecting against cyber risks: best governance practices for senior executives and boards of directors

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Digital identity: principles on collection and use of information

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Innovation-led cultural change: can technology effectively address workplace harassment?

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IoT Standards for Trade Facilitation

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Guidelines and Regulations to Provide Insights on Public Policies to Ensure AI’s Beneficial Use as a Professional Tool

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IBA Annual Conference 2023: AI Sessions

29 October - 3 November 2023

A number of AI-related sessions took place during the IBA 2023 Annual Conference in Paris. Download a summary below.