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Liability Risks of Using Artificial Intelligence in Business

Who is liable for AI-related damage in companies? This talk outlines risks, responsible parties and key legal issues.

Topic

Data security / DLP / Know-how protectionLegislation, standards, regulationsAI & Quantum SecurityGovernance, Riskmanagement and Compliance

When & Where

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Tue, 10/27/2026 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM

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Details

  • Format:

    Management lecture

  • Language:

    German

Session description

Speaker: Dr. Thomas Lapp 

Artificial intelligence has already become part of everyday business operations: in cybersecurity, customer service, HR, compliance, production, and data-driven decision-making. Yet the opportunities come with growing legal risks. What happens if an AI system produces faulty results, supports discriminatory decisions, discloses trade secrets, triggers security incidents, or causes financial loss? Who is legally responsible in such cases – the manufacturer, provider, integrator, management, or the company deploying the system?

This presentation examines the civil, contractual, and regulatory liability issues arising from the use of AI in the corporate environment. It focuses on typical real-world damage scenarios, the allocation of responsi ...