E48 Brian McElligott, Partner at Mason Hayes & Curran

    Welcome to episode 48 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that breaks down the hype and explores the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives.

    In the run-up to the 2019 AI Awards, our goal is to share with you the insights of this year’s sponsors to showcase the excellent work that is been done within AI in Ireland.

    Today’s guest is Brian McElligott, who is a partner at Mason Hayes & Curran specialising in Intellectual Property. MHC are recognised as a world leader for technology law, specialising in solving complex problems and foreseeing the challenges that clients experience in this fast-moving sector. We are delighted to have Mason Hayes & Curran join us as one of our sponsors for next month’s 2019 AI Awards.

    Earlier this summer, MHC launched their guide to Artificial Intelligence looking at different facets of this rapidly developing area, such as the use of AI in healthcare and fintech as well as how AI is already changing daily life. It also gives an overview of how the AI industry is developing in Ireland as well as how EU guidance and regulation is shaping up.

    In the episode, Brian will discuss:

    • MHC’s role in the tech world
    • Interesting innovation he is seeing
    • Challenges of applying AI in the legal sector
    • Benefits that innovation can bring, such as eDiscovery
    • Key points from their recent publication “Guide to AI from a legal perspective”
    • Advances in the ethics and regulations of AI

     

     

     

    To find out more about Brian and the work at Mason Hayes & Curran, check out the website www.mhc.ie. You can also follow them on Twitter @MHClawyers and connect with Brian on Linkedin.

    What did you make of Brian’s podcast? Where do you see the future of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning heading in the next few years? We would love to hear your thoughts so please leave a comment below.

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