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AI regulation and policy in Africa

June 13, 2024

Africa: The rapid pace of development in artificial intelligence (AI) has seemingly only been paralleled by calls for its regulation. Since there is broad consensus regarding the possible impact of unregulated AI, governments globally have responded through policymaking to mitigate this risk. Nevertheless, the overregulation of AI may, in turn, inhibit organizations from harnessing the advantages of AI and also limit a jurisdiction's ability to compete in this growing sector. Accordingly, it is crucial that governments not only develop their AI sectors but also ensure effective regulation.

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Nextlaw Labs invests in next generation AI-powered 'expertise finding' platform ProFinda

May 3, 2017

Nextlaw Labs, the innovative legal tech venture development company launched by Dentons, today announced its investment in AI-powered expertise finding platform, ProFinda. The deal was closed through Nextlaw Labs' investment fund, Nextlaw Ventures.