In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the surge of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language model services such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s upcoming Copilot is undeniable. These tools offer businesses and their employees potential to streamline — and perhaps automate — certain aspects of their workflow. This progress, while exciting, also draws attention to the pressing need for intelligent data policies, as detailed in a recent release by Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP.
In particular, this publication underscores the fact that these new technological developments are reliant upon vast amounts of data for their operation. It is thus incumbent upon businesses to implement intelligent data policies to ensure the proper, and legal, use of such resources.
Key features of such data policies would include, but not be limited to:
- Clarity on what data can and cannot be used for AI applications
- Proper data management and security protocols
- Compliance with applicable data usage laws and regulations
- Developing and maintaining robust automated decision-making systems transparency
While the power of AI and large language model services has the potential to revolutionize corporate workflows and operational efficiency, their use comes with innate responsibilities. In light of the growing sightline on data privacy issues and the legal implications for misuse, intelligent data policies become more than a suggestion — they are a requirement.
Legal professionals worldwide have a vital role to play in this arena. It is they who must ensure legal compliance and the deployment of best practices for data usage across corporations. Therefore, this evolving landscape of artificial intelligence highlights not only technological progress but also the advanced responsibilities that come with it.