AI & Emerging Technology Law

Navigating the Legal Frontier of AI & Emerging Tech

Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming industries at an unprecedented pace. Arnotts Technology Lawyers helps businesses harness these innovations while managing legal and regulatory risks. From AI governance frameworks to blockchain applications, we provide forward-looking legal advice for technologies shaping tomorrow.

Artificial Intelligence Governance

As AI becomes central to business operations, robust governance frameworks are essential:

AI Strategy & Policy Development

• AI governance frameworks and policies
• Responsible AI principles and ethical guidelines
• AI risk assessment and management frameworks
• AI transparency and explainability requirements
• Human oversight and accountability structures
• AI documentation and record-keeping

AI Regulatory Compliance

• Compliance with Australian AI Ethics Principles
• Preparation for AI-specific regulations and standards
• Sector-specific AI requirements (finance, healthcare, government)
• Algorithmic accountability and auditing
• Automated decision-making compliance
• Anti-discrimination and bias testing

AI Development & Deployment

• AI model development agreements and IP ownership
• Training data licensing and rights
• AI vendor selection and procurement
• AI-as-a-Service agreements
• Model hosting and deployment contracts
• Third-party AI integration and APIs

Machine Learning Legal Frameworks

Machine learning systems present unique legal challenges that require specialist expertise:

Data for Machine Learning

• Training data acquisition and licensing
• Web scraping and data collection legality
• Synthetic data generation and use
• Data bias identification and mitigation
• Privacy-preserving ML techniques (federated learning, differential privacy)
• Cross-border data transfers for ML model training

ML Model IP & Ownership

• Ownership of ML models and algorithms
• Training data IP rights and licenses
• ML model output ownership and use rights
• Open source ML frameworks and licensing
• ML model transfer and deployment rights
• Protection of proprietary ML techniques

ML Liability & Risk

• Liability for ML system errors and failures
• Product liability for AI-powered products
• Professional liability for ML-assisted decisions
• Defamation and content liability for generated content
• Copyright infringement risks in training and output
• ML insurance and risk transfer

Emerging Technology Regulation

We help you stay ahead of regulatory developments across emerging technologies:

Generative AI & Large Language Models

• GenAI use policies and acceptable use guidelines
• Copyright and IP issues in AI-generated content
• Prompt injection and model manipulation risks
• Commercial use of GenAI outputs
• Attribution and disclosure requirements
• LLM vendor contracts and data processing

Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technology

• Blockchain implementation legal frameworks
• Smart contract development and enforceability
• Cryptocurrency and digital asset regulation
• Token offerings and digital securities
• Decentralized finance (DeFi) legal compliance
• NFT creation, sale, and licensing

Internet of Things (IoT)

• IoT device privacy and security compliance
• IoT data ownership and usage rights
• Connected device liability and safety
• IoT ecosystem contracts and platforms
• Industrial IoT deployment agreements
• Smart city and infrastructure IoT frameworks

Quantum Computing

• Quantum computing access and service agreements
• Quantum-safe cryptography transition
• Quantum algorithm IP protection
• Export control and national security compliance

Innovation & Compliance Strategies

We help you innovate responsibly with emerging technologies:

Regulatory Sandboxes & Pilots

• ASIC regulatory sandbox applications
• Other regulator innovation programs
• Proof of concept and pilot agreements
• Limited-scope deployment frameworks
• Transitioning pilots to production

Technology Ethics & Governance

• Technology ethics committees and oversight
• Ethical AI and technology principles
• Social license considerations
• Stakeholder engagement and consultation
• Impact assessments for emerging technologies

Standards & Certification

• AI and emerging tech standards compliance
• ISO/IEC standards for AI (42001, etc.)
• Industry certification programs
• Third-party audits and assessments
• Continuous compliance monitoring

Emerging Tech Transactions

We structure commercial arrangements for emerging technology businesses:

• AI/ML technology licensing and partnerships
• Emerging tech startup investments and valuations
• Technology development and co-innovation agreements
• Research collaboration and university partnerships
• Government grants and innovation funding
• Export controls and international technology transfers

Future-Proofing Your Business

As regulation evolves, we help you prepare:

• Monitoring emerging AI and technology regulations globally
• EU AI Act compliance for Australian businesses
• Preparing for Australian mandatory AI standards
• Adapting to evolving privacy laws for AI systems
• Building flexible frameworks that can adapt to new requirements
• Engaging with regulators and policy makers

Why Choose Arnotts for AI & Emerging Tech?