Diritto intelligente – Issue N. 7

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries, but it is also testing the boundaries of legal frameworks. As regulators race to keep up, businesses face a web of compliance challenges, from balancing AI fairness with privacy rights to navigating governance expectations and copyright disputes. This issue of Diritto Intelligente unpacks these pressing issues, revealing the broader tensions shaping AI regulation.

The AI Act and GDPR illustrate a fundamental dilemma: ensuring fairness in AI decision-making often requires processing sensitive data, yet privacy laws impose strict limitations. This friction forces companies to find a delicate balance between preventing bias and upholding data protection rights. At the same time, many businesses are not yet aware that a large amount of their technology falls under the definition of artificial intelligence system provided by the EU AI Act and needs to comply with its obligations.

Meanwhile, sector-specific regulations are emerging. In insurance, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) is shaping AI governance rules to ensure fairness and accountability. The creative industries, however, are pushing back against AI’s reliance on copyrighted material, fearing exploitation and lack of transparency. The UK’s proposed copyright reform and the EU’s AI Act take different approaches, but both reveal growing concerns over AI’s impact on intellectual property rights.

For legal professionals, these regulatory shifts demand a strategic approach. AI tools are increasingly embedded in legal processes, but their value depends on rigorous benchmarking and integration within workflows. As legal teams refine their use of AI, legal design principles—such as prototyping—offer new ways to make complex legal information more accessible and effective.

Across all these areas, a common theme emerges: AI’s potential can only be fully realized if legal frameworks evolve in step with innovation. Yet, uncertainty and fragmentation persist, making it critical for businesses to stay ahead of regulatory developments. This issue of Diritto Intelligente explores these challenges and opportunities, equipping readers with insights to navigate AI’s legal landscape.

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