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/// SHAPING AI’S FUTURE: KEY INSIGHTS ON INNOVATION, REGULATION AND LAW
The Zvi Meitar Institute hosted two impactful “sold out” conferences in December, exploring the role of artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors and highlighting the importance of responsible innovation and cross-sector collaboration.
The first conference, “Responsible AI: Regulation Supporting Innovation,” in collaboration with the Synerg AI Community, and the AI Policy and Regulation Center at the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, brought together leaders from government, academia, and industry to address the ethical, regulatory, and societal implications of AI. A key takeaway from the event was that responsible AI requires a robust collaboration between these sectors, each offering unique perspectives and strengths. Government plays a crucial role in establishing regulatory frameworks, academia provides research insights, and industry drives AI technology implementation.
Josef Gedalyahu, Director of AI Regulations and Ethics at the Ministry, delivered a keynote presentation on the challenges and opportunities of AI regulation from a national perspective, stressing the need to improve Israel’s infrastructure and government strategy. Speakers, including MK Gila Gamliel, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, highlighted the significance of building public trust in AI and the necessity of a coordinated national approach to harness AI’s potential across industries, including healthcare, autonomous vehicles, and government services.
The second conference, “Law, Innovation, and AI: How AI is Changing the Legal Landscape,” in collaboration with The Israel Bar Association, Tel-Aviv district, focused on the impact of AI on the legal profession. The event keyed to practicing attorneys and explored regulatory challenges and legal implications, particularly around liability, transparency, and risk management. Experts from law, technology, and business sectors discussed how AI is reshaping legal practices, from automating tasks to influencing regulatory approaches.
The event highlighted the importance of flexible regulation that supports innovation while ensuring data protection and accountability. Discussions also highlighted the importance of the new EU AI Act, which aims to create a regulatory framework balancing innovation and responsible AI usage. Both conferences demonstrated the critical role of AI in shaping the future, underscoring the need for collaboration between diverse sectors here in Israel to ensure its ethical and responsible development.
Both conferences demonstrated the critical role of AI in shaping the future, underscoring the need for collaboration between diverse sectors here in Israel to ensure its ethical and responsible development.
