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Conference/Symposium

Practical approaches to preparing for AI Regulation

Date
Thursday, 23 January 2025
Time
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (NSW Time)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (QLD Time)
Location
Gold Coast Campus, Online
AI Law

Categories

Hosted by:
Faculty Business, Law and Arts
Event cost:
$250

Amplify your legal experience or accrue continuing professional development (CPD) points with this fully-accredited face to face Summer Law School course.

Dr Fabian Horton delves into the multifaceted realm of AI-driven technologies and their impact on society. Explore the complexities, challenges, and controversies surrounding AI regulation, including technological intricacies, security concerns, biases, and societal implications. With a focus on Australian and global legal frameworks, this course aims to foster an understanding of the mechanisms that underpin AI regulation. This includes an examination of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Australian Consumer Laws, and anti-discrimination laws. The unit critically reflects on the implications of AI regulation on fundamental rights, particularly privacy, non-discrimination, and ethical considerations within the Australian and world-wide context. By exploring the ethical and legal solutions for effective AI governance, students will be well-equipped to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and advocate for responsible AI development.

Dr Fabian Horton
Dr Fabian Horton

About our presenter

Dr Fabian Horton is a principal lawyer at CyberLex and risk manager with over 20 years of experience across various practice areas. As a lawyer, his practice includes privacy, data protection, technology contracting, AI, and cyber law. As a risk manager, he advises on legal risks across various portfolios. Through his involvement in the legal profession, Dr. Horton has built a solid reputation as a thought leader in technology, law, and ethics. Dr Horton is the chair of the Australasian Cyber Law Institute. A not-for-profit think-tank. He is the Foundation Chair and current Executive Member of the Technology and Innovation Section at the Law Institute of Victoria, and he is chair of the Futures Committee of the Law Council of Australia.