The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Corporate Governance

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2024

Speaker

Katharina holds degrees in Economics and Law from the University of Greifswald and a Master's in EU Law. She has extensive experience in commercial, corporate, labor law, data protection, and EU law. She serves as Chair of the Board of Kokoro World Trends Sicav and is an independent director at several companies. Katharina is a member of the European Law Institute Council and President of the European Women Lawyers Association.

Known for promoting gender diversity in corporate governance, she has been recognized with awards such as the YWPA and is listed among the Top 100 Women in 2017 and 2018.

Topic

The presentation at the Annual Conference on European Company Law and Corporate Governance 2024 delved into the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the business landscape. It highlighted the evolving definition of AI as outlined by the High-level Expert Group, emphasizing AI systems' ability to learn and adapt based on previous actions.

The discussion underscored the importance of transparency and predictability in AI systems to foster trust and establish appropriate liability regimes. Furthermore, ethical considerations were raised regarding hiring tools that analyze applicant data, potentially widening pay gaps...