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Technology & AI – in the workplace and beyond
by Preeta Bhagattjee, Director and Head of Technology & Innovation & Bradley Workman-Davies, Director The rapid integration and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across various [...]
The AI National Policy: South Africa’s initial step to establish an AI policy and regulatory framework
At the AI Government Summit on 5 April 2024, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies ("DCDT") launched South Africa's Artificial Intelligence ("AI") Planning Discussion Document [...]
International: Trends in AI governance
READ - INTERNATIONAL: TRENDS IN AI GOVERNANCE We're thrilled to share an insightful article featured in OneTrust DataGuidance on the international trends in AI governance by [...]
AI Laws – The Year in Review
DOWNLOAD AI LAWS - THE YEAR IN REVIEW PDF HERE Almost synonymous with 2023 is the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) and on a global basis, this [...]
Liability for defamation by AI
Generative AI has exploded into the public consciousness and into widespread use with the emergence of language processing tools (or large language models (LLMs)) such as [...]
Ruling in favour of the Digital Age: Local and foreign courts give a to electronic agreements and signatures
and Karabo Kekana, Candidate Attorney Recently a Canadian court decided that a emoji constituted an electronic signature and resulted in a binding and enforceable sale agreement. [...]
Generative AI: It’s magic but fraught with legal risks
and Hlonelwa Lutuli, Candidate Attorney The use and beneficial application of generative AI in the workplace is increasing at an exponential rate - with many businesses [...]
Enhancing Innovation, Technologically
Continuing Werksmans' multi-disciplinary approach in providing our clients with innovative approaches that go beyond the law into wider, business critical arenas, we proudly welcome four [...]
Road block ahead! Are data protection laws stifling technological innovation?
by Ahmore Burger-Smidt, Head of Data Privacy and Cybercrime Practice, and Siyabonga Galela, Candidate Attorney Oh, where the time has gone! It has been four years since the [...]
Werksmans Women Winners
The WOZA awards are presented annually to women lawyers in recognition of their outstanding dedication, achievements and contribution to the profession, whether it be services, legal education, [...]
