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At William Fry, we recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) is a pivotal force in the digitalisation revolution reshaping the business landscape.

Our dedicated AI practice area is meticulously designed to guide and support clients through the complex legal terrain that AI innovation and deployment entail.

Our AI legal experts are adept at manoeuvring through the multifaceted issues that arise from AI technologies. We provide strategic legal advice across all stages of AI development and deployment, ensuring that intellectual property rights are robustly protected and leveraged. We understand that AI systems are data-driven, and thus, we meticulously advise on data protection and privacy laws to ensure compliance with Irish and EU regulations. As with all new technologies, with the benefits come risks, and we offer our clients comprehensive legal risk mitigation strategies for AI deployment.

The integration of AI in business processes and consumer products brings forth novel legal challenges. We counsel on liability issues, draft and negotiate AI-related contracts, and address the ethical considerations to align with both regulatory expectations and societal norms.

Our sector-specific expertise allows us to furnish bespoke advice to clients in industries heavily influenced by AI, including financial services, where AI is revolutionising fintech and insurtech; life sciences and healthcare, where AI is driving advancements in personalised medicine; and consumer goods, where AI is being leveraged for sophisticated consumer analytics.

William Fry is at the vanguard of AI law, not just in Ireland but globally. Our team are thought leaders, contributing to the discourse on international AI governance frameworks and shaping the conversation on future legal developments in AI.

In choosing William Fry for AI legal counsel, clients are assured of a team that is not only immersed in the legal aspects but also deeply understands the technological underpinnings and business implications of AI. We are committed to ensuring our clients are at the cutting-edge of AI innovation, protected by informed and forward-thinking legal advice.

Experience

Advising a New York based technology company on foundation model fine tuning and creation.
Advising international music organisations on AI issues including text and data mining.
Advising a social media platform on the legal issues of deploying their AI products.
Advising a major cloud services provider on copyright issues related to training foundation models.
Advising one of Ireland’s largest PLCs on the use of AI in their high volume commercial functions.
Drafting AI usage policies for a FinTech developer
Advising an AI developer on data protection issues.

Areas of Expertise

Machine Learning
Text and Data Mining
AI deployment
Risk mitigation
Regulatory Compliance
Data protection
Intellectual property
Licensing
Outsourcing
e-commerce
Terms of business
Dispute resolution
Procurement of IT systems
Software licensing
Applications development
Systems integration
Support services
Export control
Cloud computing services

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Artificial Intelligence

At William Fry, we recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) is a pivotal force in the digitalisation revolution reshaping the business landscape.

Key Contacts

Leo Moore

John O’Connor

Barry Scannell

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