The development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) raises numerous legal questions – particularly regarding liability.

How do AI-generated NPCs and deep fakes affect personal rights in video games? Discover the legal risks and the requirements of the AI Regulation - from naming rights to image and voting rights.

When considering the extent to which companies need to train their employees and whether an AI officer is required in connection with the use of AI, the future reference point will be the Artificial Intelligence Act (commonly referred to as the AI Act). The key provision is Article 4 of the AI Act, which regulates the requirements for companies regarding their „AI literacy.“ Article 4 stipulates that providers and operators of AI systems must take measures to ensure an „adequate level of AI literacy” among their employees and other persons involved in the operation and use of AI systems on their behalf. In addition to technical knowledge, the law also specifies appropriate training to determine the adequate level of literacy.

The Hamburg Regional Court, in the so-called Laion case, has become the first German court to rule on whether copyright is infringed when training artificial intelligence (AI). It has dismissed the lawsuit of a photographer, ruling that the use of his photo is justified under the text and data mining exception outlined in § 60d of the German Copyright Act (UrhG).

The risk classification under the AI Act determines the obligations and requirements for companies using AI in their operations or products. In this article, we explain how the various risk classes are structured and how you can determine which category the AI-tools used or developed by you fall into.

The AI Act came into force this August. The first wave of obligations arising from it is fast approaching, with implementation beginning in February 2025. For companies using or intending to offer AI-based or AI-assisted products, determining whether the AI Act applies to them is crucial.

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has far-reaching impacts on all areas of life. The European Union (EU) has recognized that an appropriate legal framework is necessary to ensure the responsible use of AI and aims to be a leader in trustworthiness as well as innovation. For this reason, the AI Act has been enacted. The regulation, which has direct effect in the member states, sets clear rules and standards for dealing with AI models, AI systems, and AI content.

The US Copyright Office recently ruled again that artworks created by artificial intelligence are not protected by copyright, upholding its practice of not registering AI-generated art as a copyright work.

From software development to e-commerce, marketing and consulting services: The use of (generative) artificial intelligence (henceforth "AI") is penetrating every conceivable industry. This raises many different questions from a legal perspective. One of the most relevant is that of data protection. The European data protection authorities impose severe fines in the millions for violations of the GDPR. The need for companies to make their offerings legally compliant is therefore just as high.

The emergence of the metaverse raises new questions about data protection. The GDPR is relevant if the metaverse operator is active in the EU or addresses EU citizens. The responsibility lies with the operator, but companies, agencies and hardware providers may also be responsible. Data protection agreements and transparent information for users about data collection are important, as is safeguarding the rights of data subjects.

Contract and competition law issues are of immense importance in the metaverse. Which law governs contracts concluded in the metaverse? How do metaverse-internal and metaverse-external contracts differ? Can traders in the metaverse compete with traders of real goods? Many questions remain unanswered at present and it remains to be seen how they will be answered.