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.
The IBA AI Task Force hosted a showcase session at the IBA Annual Conference to present their 2024 report’s findings.
Faulty tech led to miscarriages of justice in the UK Post Office scandal, putting outsourcing concerns in the spotlight.
The use of drones in warfare is becoming ever more prevalent - Global Insight assesses the legal issues.
The consequences of cyberattacks on energy providers and emergency services during the Russia-Ukraine war.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico 2024 - A list of sessions that took place throughout the conference can be downloaded here.
The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently one of the most important issues, both in terms of the substantive law developments and in terms of the challenges posed to the legal profession and to society as a whole. The IBA is uniquely placed to provide thought leadership, raising awareness and creating or improving best practices on this matter.
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Digital Content
News Analysis
Committee Content
Improving Pakistan’s cybersecurity architecture using US and UK insights
| 06 November 2024
The LPD showcase on digital assets and the future of financial services
| 17 September 2024
Film
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.
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.
Zack has an unwavering optimism about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI). His mission is to inspire responsible and safe adoption of AI that moves the world forward, highlighting the path towards an AI-driven future where businesses flourish and all humans benefit.
Resources and reports
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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