Seminar on 'Domestic and International Regulatory Frameworks for Generative AI'

Lee & Ko, in collaboration with the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), hosted a seminar on ‘Domestic and International Regulatory Frameworks for Generative AI’ on May 23, 2024.

Our keynote speakers, Vice Chairperson Choi Jang Hyuk from the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) and Christina Montgomery, Vice President and Chief Privacy & Trust Officer of IBM, shared invaluable insights on the PIPC's key initiatives and the necessity of establishing AI governance and adopting open innovation models, respectively.

During the first presentation, Ko Hwan Kyoung, an attorney at Lee & Ko, discussed the recent developments in AI governance and regulations in Korea, analyzing the domestic regulatory trends in key AI-related areas such as personal information and finance. He also thoroughly reviewed the current domestic legislation, including the proposed Act on Development of AI and Establishing Trustworthy AI. Mr. Ko emphasized the need to seek a practical regulatory framework that ensures the creativity of the private sector, allowing AI to become a driving force for growth and innovation.

In the second presentation, Josh Lee Kok Thong, Managing Director of FPF Asia-Pacific, provided useful information on the generative AI regulatory frameworks in Asia-Pacific countries and the relationship between AI regulation and personal information protection.

The presentations were followed by an engaging panel discussion moderated by Park Kwang Bae, an attorney at Lee & Ko, and Josh Lee Kok Thong from FPF. The panelists shared valuable opinions and insights on the topic.

In response to the various legal challenges brought about by AI, Lee & Ko recently launched the Tech & AI team, consisting of attorneys and advisors with expertise in IT and data fields, to perform organic collaboration among relevant teams such as the TMT Group and the IP Team. The TMT Group at Lee & Ko is committed to actively responding to the related legal demands with its top-notch professionals.