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Artificial Intelligence (AI) & labor law

Pia Papke and Jan-Ove Becker discuss the opportunities and risks that the use of artificial intelligence presents for companies. Furthermore, they explain how they always manage to provide consultation that is at the forefront of developments.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a phenomenon of today's time alone, but is currently experiencing an unprecedented boom. Since the release of ChatGPT-3 in November 2022, AI tools have made their way into the daily working lives of millions of people - often at their own initiative. The rapid pace of progress presents great opportunities for companies - but also leads to uncertainty. Many companies are addressing uncertainty by implementing usage policies. Here, we comment on a first judicial decision where Littler successfully represented the company.

Legally compliant use of AI tools

We assist you in efficiently and legally utilizing the numerous advantages of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In order to provide you with practical and customized advice, we also draw upon vast the experience of the global Littler network. Contact us now or book your personal consultation appointment.

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Does the works council have a say when employees use ChatGPT? NO, according to the Labour Court Hamburg!

February 2024

  • Ulrike Schulke
  • Pia Scheer
Artificial intelligence (AI) makes working life easier. It is therefore not surprising that companies are keen to utilise the technical possibilities of AI, particularly by means of ChatGPT, to make work easier. However, this is accompanied by a large number of unresolved legal issues. From a labour law perspective, one of the questions is whether a works council has a say in the introduction of ChatGPT. In this context, we were able to obtain the first decision on this issue before the Labour Court Hamburg (decision dated 16 January 2024 - 24 BVGa 1/24).
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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence ("AI") has become an integral part of everyday life. We provide an overview of the confusing legal situation and help you to overcome the various challenges.
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European AI Act - EU Parliament adopts world's first multinational regulation of artificial intelligence

March 2024

  • Pia Scheer
On 13 March 2024, the EU Parliament adopted the so-called AI Act with a large majority. With 523 votes, the majority of members of the European Parliament voted in favour of the draft, which had been debated the day before. This was preceded by controversial trilogue meetings in which a compromise was reached in December. The EU claims a pioneer role in setting a global standard in the regulation of artificial intelligence. The comprehensive AI Act is based on a risk assessment model that provides for various consequences depending on the risk assessment for systems in the field of artificial intelligence.

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