Short-Term Course on Artificial Intelligence and Law
Held across two weekends in April 2024, the course sessions provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of key AI concepts and their legal implications. The first weekend (April 6-7) was conducted offline at the prestigious IIT Kharagpur campus, offering hands-on learning experiences. The following weekend (April 13-14) continued online, allowing broader participation without geographical constraints.
In Collaboration With
TECOF
Rajiv Gandhi School of
Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur
This spring, the Technology Counsel Foundation (TECOF) partnered with IIT Kharagpur to host a Short-Term Course on Artificial Intelligence and Law, focusing on the intersection where cutting-edge technology meets regulatory frameworks. The course was conducted in a hybrid format, combining both offline and online sessions to accommodate over 50 attendees from various professional sectors including legal professionals, academics, industry experts, and students.
What's Covered
The course delved into several critical areas of AI and Law:
Business Models and Contractual Agreements
involving AI technologies.
Internal Policies
for the adoption and integration of third-party AI tools
Foundational AI and Legal Risks
addressing the burgeoning concerns around AI in commercial and public domains.
Data Acquisition Strategies
and their legal ramifications.
Key Takeaways
Participants gained:
Enhanced knowledge of AI applications and their potential legal impacts.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills tailored to AI-related legal challenges.
Practical insights into intellectual property, privacy, and ethics in the context of AI.
Opportunities for hands-on learning and networking with experts from both academia and industry.
TECOF is proud to have facilitated such a robust educational initiative and looks forward to continuing its mission to merge the realms of technology and law through similar high-impact programs.