LAW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGY

Organised by VSLLS,
VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Report on Ethical Concerns in Artificial Intelligence and it’s Legal

Implications

Date of the Event : 7th October, 2023

Submitted by - Submitted to -
Name : Jasmine Suri Ms. Ravneet Sandhu
Semester and Section : 7L Assistant Professor, VSLLS
Enrollment number : 06417703520
Date of the Event : 7th October, 2023
Venue : Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies
Theme of the Event : National Conference on Artificial Intelligence and its Legal
Implications

INTRODUCTION

The session on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its Legal Implications conducted on
October 7th and 8th provided valuable insights into the role of AI in the legal field.
The session featured two chief guests who shed light on various aspects of AI and its
impact on the legal profession. Additionally, the session discussed the Digital India
Act, 2023, and its provisions regarding AI. This report aims to provide a
comprehensive overview of the session, highlighting the key points covered by the
chief guests.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER 1 : STUDENT PRESENTATION ON AI IN LAW

The session kicked off with a student delivering a comprehensive presentation on the
fundamentals of AI and its application in the legal sector. The presentation
highlighted AI’s potential to enhance efficiency and accuracy in legal research,
document review and contract drafting. Dispelling common misconceptions, the
student underscored AI as a valuable tool for lawyers, emphasising environmental
benefits in reducing paper dependancy. The presentation concluded by stressing the
necessity for specialised laws and regulations to address AI’s legal implications in
India.

CHIEF GUEST 1 : AI’S IMPACT ON LITIGATION

A practicing litigation lawyer, the first chief guest shared personal experiences of
leveraging AI, citing examples of significant time savings. They elaborated on how
AI streamlines document review, filings and argument drafting, resulting in increased
productivity. While highlighting the benefits the guest cautioned against over-reliance
on AI, urging its use as a tool under human control. Emphasis was placed on striking
a balance between AI’s capabilities and human expertise, maintaining ethical
standards.

CHIEF GUEST 2 : LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF AI IN INDIA

Mr. Gaurav Goswami from Privy Law discussed the legal implications of AI in India,
focusing on the Digital India Act, 2023 (DIA). The DIA aims to establish a
comprehensive framework addressing challenges posed by AI and emerging
technologies.
Mr. Goswami highlighted the need for specialised laws, such as the Digital Personal
Data Protection Act, to address data protection concerns. He also touched on
international aspects, referencing the European Union’s AI Act and intriguing cases
like AI patents and robot citizenship.

CONCLUSION

Further of AI and Legal Implications - The session concluded by emphasising the

need for specialised laws in India to address AI-related issues. Both chief guests
stressed the absence of provisions in the current legal framework, creating
uncertainty in AI-related disputes. The transformative potential of AI in the legal
profession was highlighted, urging practitioners to view AI as a tool rather than a
substitute. Th importance of a balanced approach, considering ethical considerations
and human control was underscored.
Looking ahead, collaboration among legal practitioners, policymakers, and the
judiciary was deemed crucial to design specialised law governing AI. The session
provided insights into the benefits, challenges, and legal considerations associated
with AI in the legal field. Discussions on the Digital India Act, 2023, and the call for
specialised laws emphasised the need to adapt the legal framework to address the
unique complexities posed by AI.