Legal and technology teams are facing mounting pressure to align innovation strategies with compliance obligations as artificial intelligence reshapes how multinational organisations operate.
A new video series exploring these challenges has launched, featuring international affairs advisor Matthew Kirk in conversation with partner Tanvi Mehta Krensel.
The series, titled AI Perspectives, places in-house counsel at the heart of the discussion around how organisations evaluate, deploy and govern AI tools responsibly.
Kirk and Krensel examine the practical realities facing legal teams as they are increasingly called upon to assess AI systems before deployment across complex, cross-border organisations.
The conversation addresses how legal, business and technology departments can collaborate more effectively to strike a balance between embracing innovation and managing risk.
Compliance obligations are growing in complexity, and the discussion reflects how in-house counsel are being asked to do far more than simply review contracts or flag liability concerns.
The episode also ventures into the evolving global debate around AI governance, touching on the regulatory frameworks that are beginning to take shape across different jurisdictions.
Online safety regulation features prominently in the discussion, with social media companies facing increasing scrutiny from governments seeking to define the boundaries of their responsibility.
Australia’s approach to protecting children online is highlighted as a notable example of how regulators are beginning to act with greater urgency around the risks posed by digital platforms.
The broader debate around social media governance and AI oversight is increasingly intertwined, with in-house legal teams positioned as key figures in navigating that intersection.
Kirk and Krensel’s exchange reflects a wider shift in how organisations view the role of legal counsel, not as a brake on progress, but as a strategic partner in responsible deployment.
The AI Perspectives series signals a growing appetite among legal professionals for structured dialogue around governance frameworks that can keep pace with rapidly advancing technology.