Deloitte "Legal Update" Webcast #1/2026: Executive Liability in Connection with the Use of Artificial Intelligence - Legal Framework, Liability Risks, and Compliance Strategies

Executive Liability in Connection with the Use of Artificial Intelligence – Legal Framework, Liability Risks, and Compliance Strategies

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the business world – but with the opportunities come legal risks. The EU AI Act, stricter data protection requirements, and new liability rules create a complex set of regulations that executives cannot ignore.

A lack of AI governance, insufficient controls, or inadequate documentation can lead to heavy fines and personal liability. Managing directors and board members face the challenge of managing the use of AI responsibly while minimizing personal liability risks.

In our webcast, we explain the legal framework and liability risks and discuss which compliance strategies can help minimize risk. In particular, we address the following topics:

• Regulatory overview: EU AI Act, GDPR, and other relevant requirements for AI use
• Liability scenarios: Where are executives at risk of personal internal and external liability?
• Automated decisions: Limits of delegation and remaining responsibility of leadership
• Practical compliance: Which governance structures and control mechanisms protect against liability?
• Specific recommendations for action: Best practices for risk minimization

Our experts Dr. Volker Schulenburg, Partner Corporate/M&A, and Dr. Till Contzen, Partner Digital Law, will guide you through the webcast and will be available for a detailed Q&A session following their presentations.

Please feel free to submit your questions for the Q&A session when you register.

We look forward to your participation!