Can Gen AI regulation keep pace with innovation?
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This episode of the GenAIrous Podcast is a thought-provoking conversation that promises to reshape your understanding of GenAI's role in the legal field. Join Kit Burden, a distinguished member of the Global Leadership Team at DLA Piper, as he shares his expert insights into the challenges the legal sector faces in adapting to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technologies. Discover the ethical considerations and governance processes that companies must address to navigate this brave new world. Kit also highlights the critical importance of data privacy and the far-reaching implications of synthetic data, revealing how GenAI is revolutionizing legal practices. Aspiring tech-savvy lawyers will find his advice invaluable, and board members will gain a fresh perspective on why prioritizing AI in their strategic discussions is imperative.
Kit Burden is Partner at DLA Piper and a member of the International Board at DLA Piper, having previously been co-chair of its global technology sector. He helps formulate and oversee the strategic direction of DLA Piper, one of the world's top 3 law firms in terms of both revenue and number of lawyers. Aside from his board role, he works with clients on complex technology and sourcing/outsourcing transactions, including in particular IT and Business Process outsourcing, systems integration, ERP and CRM implementations, cloud/digital transformation projects and joint venture operations. The Legal Directories have consistently ranked him as a "Tier 1" lawyer for both technology and outsourcing projects and he has been variously recognised as "UK Legal Advisor of the Year" for technology law by Legal Experts, and separately as both "Legal Advisor of the Year" and "Strategic Advisor of the Year" by the Global Sourcing Association. He is also the author of 4 separate books on technology and outsourcing topics, including Sweet and Maxwell's best selling book on IT Contracts, and Globe Publications books on Negotiating Technology Contracts and Outsourcing.
00:00 Introduction to the Generous Podcast
00:43 Meet Kit Burden from DLA Piper
01:56 The Legal Challenges of GenAI
04:36 Governance and Ethical Considerations
08:02 Data Privacy and Synthetic Data
10:39 AI's Impact on the Legal Profession
18:59 Advice for Young Lawyers
20:36 Staying Updated with Technology
23:41 Conclusion and Farewell
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