Privacy and AI: IAPP Global Privacy Summit, Washington DC, 2023

The IAPP Global Summit Privacy Summit this year was a huge event with over 5,000 attendees and a smorgasbord of keynotes and seminars on a wide range of topics – from privacy and AI compliance to the recent Generative AI developments together with predictions, the status of EU-US data transfers post Schrems II, and the latest in international data transfers.  There were also very interesting sessions on privacy and ESG, and privacy and holistic data strategy. Keynotes on AI and Privacy Developments An exceptional keynote was given by FTC Commissioner, Alvaro Bedoya on Generative AI pointing out that AI is regulated.  Commissioner Bedoya noted that section 5 of the FTC Act, unfair or deceptive practices, applies to companies making, selling, using or making representations about AI.  The Commissioner emphasised that ‘there is no AI carve out’ in tort, civil rights, product liability and common law.  You can read more here […]