STRATEGIC AI REGULATION FOR COMPANIES, TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS, AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS.
Strategic AI compliance and ongoing legal advisory
We work with AI compliance and are able to assist you in every step of the way: from providing AI training or evaluation of legal risks before the deployment of a new AI tool to advise and support throughout the AI system development and model training process.
AI regulation cannot be considered in isolation – the grasp of, among other areas, data protection, cybersecurity and copyright law are essential in order to be able to correctly estimate the risks and provide comprehensive legal support. Our advice is not limited to individual standards or isolated data protection issues, but strategically positions AI projects within the European regulatory framework – including with regard to international market access and cross-border scenarios. We have many years’ experience in all these areas and are on hand to provide you with reliable and expert support on all legal matters relating to AI.
Our Services in the Field of Artificial Intelligence
Review and development of internal documents
Whether you decide to deploy AI in your operations or not, it is important to ensure that everyone within your organization is clear about the state of use of AI and applicable rules. With the ubiquitous use of various generative AI chatbots freely accessible online, the line between personal and professional use often blurs, especially when there are no clear rules at the workplace. On the other hand, if AI is deployed at the workplace, it is paramount to ensure that clear rules as to its use exist. We are able to support you throughout the process from providing support in assessing and advising on the risks of a certain AI tool to drafting AI use policy tailored to your needs.
When AI is used within a company, it is therefore of paramount importance to establish clear and binding rules for its safe and responsible use. We support you throughout the entire process – from legal assessment and advice on the risks and limitations of a specific AI tool, right through to the drafting of an AI usage policy tailored to your organisation.
Regardless of your specific strategy for dealing with AI, existing internal documents and contractual clauses should be reviewed and, where necessary, amended in order to identify, address and minimise legal, regulatory and operational risks appropriately. If your organisation does not yet have a policy on the use of AI, or if this has not been updated following the introduction of new AI tools, we would be happy to advise and assist you.
AI use for HR
If you are considering using AI for administrative purposes, are already using it, or are deploying AI in your recruitment and selection processes, it is essential to carefully assess the associated legal and ethical risks and take appropriate measures to ensure compliance. In this context, not only personal data, confidential information, and potentially even trade secrets may be processed or disclosed; many of the AI systems used in this area may also qualify as high-risk AI systems within the meaning of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act).
To meet legal requirements and effectively minimize legal and ethical risks, it is necessary to continuously monitor the use of such systems, regularly review their outcomes, and take ongoing regulatory developments into account. Equally essential are appropriate training measures for employees (building AI literacy), the adaptation of existing data protection and AI usage policies, the proper provision of information to affected individuals, and – depending on the specific circumstances – the review of contractual obligations and contractual clauses.
Drawing on our expertise at the intersection of AI law, data protection and employment law, we provide your HR department with practical support throughout all stages of the planning, implementation and use of AI systems.
AI for code generation
The use of AI for (partially) automated code generation can deliver significant efficiency gains and is increasingly sought after by software developers and companies. At the same time, however, its use entails a wide range of legal risks. These include questions regarding copyright and licensing permissibility and ownership, open-source compliance and the protection of intellectual property, as well as data protection and confidentiality issues and potential liability risks. Companies using AI-generated code therefore face a complex, rapidly evolving regulatory environment that is often characterized by considerable legal uncertainty.
We provide companies with practical guidance on the legally compliant, transparent, and compliance-oriented use of AI in the field of code generation. Our services include the legal assessment of specific use cases, the development and implementation of internal AI policies, risk mitigation, and the drafting and review of contractual provisions, obligations, and liability clauses. In doing so, we ensure that implementation is carried out in accordance with European and national regulatory requirements and that legal risks are identified and minimized at an early stage.
AI development and training
While there is still a degree of uncertainty around aspects of AI regulation, especially in terms of model training, with emerging AI regulation across the globe, there are a number of points to consider. Providers of AI systems and general-purpose AI models that target the EU market are subject to EU AI Act obligations.
Also, the entire process of developing and training AI systems and models need to be carefully considered in order to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements of EU law. This relates in particular to the origin and use of training data and corpora, the legal structuring of model training, as well as the subsequent phases of AI system and model development.
Be it corpora for model training or development and training of an AI system or model, we are able to support you in the legal assessment, implementation, and ongoing review of legal requirements – from compliance with the EU AI Act to licensing and copyright issues, aspects of text and data mining, and data protection advice. We are able to offer comprehensive support- from the initial idea to a market-ready product and beyond, throughout the entire product lifecycle.
KI-Kompetenz und Schulungen
Given the increasing use of AI in both private and business environments, it is crucial that individuals who use AI keep pace with technological developments and possess an appropriate level of AI literacy and a fundamental understanding of the underlying technologies. This includes, in particular, a sufficient level of knowledge, skills, and understanding regarding how AI systems function, the associated risks, and the legal and ethical implications of their use. Without such an understanding, the likelihood of misuse and erroneous decision-making increases significantly.
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) expressly requires providers and deployers of AI systems to take appropriate measures to ensure an adequate level of AI literacy among their employees and other persons involved in the operation or use of AI systems on their behalf. Corresponding AI qualification and training programs therefore not only serve to fulfil regulatory requirements but also constitute an essential measure for risk mitigation.
We design our AI training offering to be flexible, practice-oriented, and tailored to your specific needs – ranging from individual on-site workshops and online seminars to training materials provided through digital learning platforms. We would be pleased to discuss your specific requirements with you regarding the development and enhancement of AI literacy.
Legal Representation in Specific Proceedings
We do not only advise on the implementation of regulatory requirements but also support companies in concrete legal situations. This includes in particular:
- preparing for and accompanying inquiries or inspections by supervisory authorities
- supporting audit and documentation requirements
- legal assessment of regulatory risks prior to market launches
- drafting and negotiating contracts related to AI systems
- reviewing and adapting liability and regulatory clauses
We represent your interests vis-à-vis contractual partners and authorities and assist you in identifying regulatory risks at an early stage and addressing them in a legally secure manner.
Legal Support for AI Projects by Rickert.Law
RICKERT.LAW supports companies from the strategic classification of regulatory requirements through concrete implementation to ongoing legal support during operational deployment. In doing so, we combine technical understanding with regulatory expertise and many years of experience in digital law.
We would be pleased to discuss with you which regulatory requirements are relevant for your specific AI project and how these can be implemented in a legally compliant manner.
For an initial legal assessment of your project, we are available to you at any time.
