Review of our online talk: Legal pitfalls with AI and XR – what you need to know now

On June 3, together with the renowned commercial law firm Gleiss Lutz, we were able to immerse ourselves in the exciting world of legal challenges surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR). In one hour, Prof. Dr. Eric Wagner and Dr. Marc Ruttloff gave a compact, practical overview – understandable, concrete and with many aha-moments.

Data protection was a major topic. As soon as personal data is involved – and this is often the case with XR applications – clear legal requirements apply. Whether through consent or a balancing of interests: Companies need to know very precisely on what basis they are allowed to process data. The example of dashcams was particularly exciting, as it impressively demonstrated how quickly you can find yourself in a gray area.

The EU’s upcoming AI regulation was also an important point. It divides AI systems into risk levels: From prohibited (e.g. manipulative systems) to high-risk (e.g. in medicine) to low-risk. For companies, this means that anyone using AI must take a close look – because the requirements are increasing and violations can result in hefty fines of up to 35 million euros.

Finally, the topic of product liability was discussed – and this is where it became really relevant in practice once again. In future, software will be considered a product and platforms will have to expect extended liability. At the same time, those affected will be better protected: longer deadlines, simpler proof, more security. And the topic of cyber security will also play an even more important role in the overall legal package in future.

Our conclusion: Legal clarity is becoming a decisive factor in the use of modern technologies. The talk was a real eye-opener – thanks to Gleiss Lutz for this valuable insight!