This issue of our TMT Bites is dedicated to “Internet of Things, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence” and their relevant legal implications. We also address how Artificial Intelligence and other technologies can be used to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Enjoy and stay safe!

This video has been recorded prior to the restrictions due to the Covid-19 emergency.

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The EU White Paper on Artificial Intelligence: the five requirements

The European Commission published a White Paper on Artificial Intelligence, “a European approach to excellence and trust”. With this bite we address the main requirements upon which AI regulations should be based, from training data to human oversight.

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Shaping EU regulations on artificial intelligence: the five improvements

We continue our bites on AI and the recent EU Commission White Paper on Artificial Intelligence. With this bite we address the main improvements to be considered for the AI regulatory framework, including safety and liability.

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The DABUS case: two patent applications designating an AI-based machine as the inventor refused by the EPO

On January 28, 2020, the EPO published its written decision to refuse two European patent applications in which the designated inventor was an AI-based machine also described as “a type of connectionist artificial intelligence”.

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Other articles

Smart assistants: a privacy-proof use

Smart assistants (programs that use artificial intelligence algorithms to understand, interpret ordinary language and to perform certain actions) and digital assistants (typical examples of the Internet of Things able to interact with other IoT devices, allowing many objects to be remotely controllable by voice) raise concerns from a privacy point of view, which will be addressed in this post.

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Connected Living and IoT Litigation – Product liability, consumer protection, privacy and other legal issues: An American and Canadian comparative perspective

This summary follows a recorded presentation by Dentons partners Sarah Carlson and Chloe Snider for the Practising Law Institute.

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Digital twins and the Internet of Things (IoT): utilising data

Many assets create vast amounts of useful data simply by operating. Harnessing and utilising this data could benefit businesses ranging from asset-producers through to end-users.

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Dentons develops Russia's first-ever whitepaper on the legal aspects of the Internet of Things

The Dentons team in cooperation with RUSSOFT NPP has developed a whitepaper outlining the main legal aspects of the Internet of Things (IoT) in Russia.

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Hot topics

Using artificial intelligence against the spread of COVID-19

During these challenging times, there is an increasing consensus about the importance of using AI to fight against COVID-19. With this bite we will provide you with a brief overview of the main AI-based projects against the pandemic.

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Fair and unfair algorithms: What to take into account when developing AI systems to fight COVID-19

Regulating AI systems in Europe requires a broad approach, taking into account specific critical implications beyond data protection concerns. With this bite we will discuss a number of regulations and guidelines from which to draw inspiration when developing AI technology.

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COVID-19: Cyber and Data Security Legal Checklist

The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak has now been labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. Many organisations have been taking active measures to contain the virus by asking staff to be vigilant for symptoms and sending staff home in the event of positive tests. In some countries, governments and employers now encourage or mandate remote working and social distancing. Inevitably, these developments trigger cyber and data security considerations, for which we provide a checklist of legal considerations.

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