AI And The Law: Who Is Responsible When A.I. Makes Costly Mistakes?
When artificial intelligence makes a costly error, who takes the blame? In this essential legal breakdown, Host Deborah Ezeh sits with Tech lawyer Ibrahim Anifowoshe explore AI and the law, uncovering the hidden liabilities businesses face when deploying automated systems. From faulty medical recommendations to flawed financial risk assessments and data privacy violations under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, adopting smart tech comes with massive legal consequences.
Tech lawyer Ibrahim joins BusinessDay Television to unpack the complex realities of algorithmic liability, shared developer-business blame, and what happens when autonomous agents execute business decisions without human oversight. Whether you are a business owner, corporate leader, or policy maker, understanding these legal frameworks is critical to avoiding heavy fines and professional negligence claims.
We discuss how existing tort law applies to AI deployment, cross-jurisdictional challenges with global tech giants, and why keeping a human in the loop is non-negotiable for modern enterprises navigating the future of work and tech law.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction
00:15 – Biggest Legal Concerns for Businesses Adopting AI
07:06 – Who Is Responsible When AI Makes Costly Mistakes?
15:23 – The Shift to Agentic AI and Final Legal Recommendations
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