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.

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Artificial Intelligence Working Group

The IBA Section on Public and Professional Interest (SPPI) has been spearheading the 'AI Working Group Project' (Project) since mid-2023, comprised of various phases, in order to collect data on, evaluate and determine AI’s impact on the legal profession as a whole.

The IBA Section on Public and Professional Interest Artificial Intelligence Working Group (SPPI AI WG) is pleased to announce the launch of Phase Two of the IBA AI Project.

Phase Two Questionnaire

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Film

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AI and human rights: interview with Susie Alegre

Human rights barrister and tech policy expert Susie Alegre discusses the risks of AI, the importance of regulations, privacy, impact assessments, accountability and the environmental implications of AI infrastructure.

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The future is now: artificial intelligence and the legal profession with keynote speaker, Marc Rotenberg

To reduce the anxiety surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) developments, in 2023 the IBA launched the presidential project on AI and the legal profession which has since produced the Future is Now: AI, the legal profession and society report.

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AI and regulation: interview with Marc Rotenberg

Marc Rotenberg is the Chair of the IBA AI Task Force. In this interview, Rotenberg discusses the AI Task Force's latest report and future work, how the law community is responding to the emergence of AI in the workplace, the EU AI Act and the need to regulate AI technology.

Resources and reports

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Digital Regulations in the Metaverse Era: Metaverse Guide

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IBA - SPPI working group: impact of artificial intelligence on law firms

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The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession (abridged version)

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The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession

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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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