Ethical use of AI in the transforming legal landscape

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In this episode, Sechaba Mohapi and Gavin Rome SC host Professor Sylvia Papadopoulos, a leading AI law expert and associate professor at the University of Pretoria and acting director of the Centre for Intellectual Property Law, to discuss AI’s impact on legal practice, including automation, contract review, and predictive analytics. They talk about the demonstration at the Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2024 (JAW) where AI was pitted against an esteemed panel of human legal experts in producing arbitration awards. They emphasise the responsible and ethical use of AI and the need for legal professionals to up-skill without abandoning their ethical obligations.
24 Oct English South Africa Technology · Business

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