Episode 5: AI & Accountability

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In today’s episode of "AI - Safe and Sound" we delve into the complex landscape of liability for AI-caused losses, a pressing concern for an increasingly AI-dependent world. If AI technology underperforms or even malfunctions, developers and users alike ask themselves the urgent question of who will pay for the financial loss. Alexandra Matthew’s guests are:

Avi Gesser - Co-Chair of Debevoise & Plimpton’s Data Strategy & Security Group. Avi brings a wealth of experience advising major companies on cybersecurity, privacy, and artificial intelligence matters. With a track record of representing global financial services firms, private equity firms, insurance companies, hedge funds, and media organizations, Avi is a leading authority on navigating the legal and regulatory complexities surrounding AI.

Ina Ebert - Esteemed German jurist specializing in insurance law and leading expert for liability at Munich Re. Ina's extensive academic background, including several professorships at leading German Universities, and her long-term experience in one of the world’s leading reinsurance companies uniquely positions her to offer invaluable insights into the legal dimensions of AI liability.

Together, we'll explore the evolving landscape of AI-induced liabilities, discussing governance, risk, and liability issues, as well as practical strategies for managing and mitigating risks in an era defined by rapid technological advancement. Don't miss this insightful conversation on "AI - Safe and Sound."