As artificial intelligence (AI) sweeps the world with ground-breaking advancements and business opportunities, it is vital that businesses stay aware of the potential legal risks before implementing and utilising AI technology.
FG Solicitors are experts in business-related law and are keen to help people stay abreast of changes to legislation regarding AI usage. With a myriad of changes taking place in AI circles, they thought it would be highly beneficial to educate business leaders looking to implement AI into their workflow.
As part of the new Business Solutions Series, FG Solicitors ran an exclusive event called ‘The Problem with AI’. The seminar discussed many of the legal ramifications that come with utilising AI software in a business capacity and explored how business leaders can do their due diligence.
The seminar took place at Delapré Abbey and received a strong turnout of attendees. Floyd Graham, Managing Principal & Head of Corporate, Commercial and Employment Services at FG Solicitors, led the event and examined the risks for businesses when utilising generative AI technology, such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Microsoft CoPilot.
Floyd expressed the view to attendees at the seminar that: “Whilst AI can be a beneficial tool to save businesses time and money, it also creates challenges for the unwary and can result in unexpected legal issues, increased costs and reputational damage.”
Floyd outlined how generative AI models are trained and their propensity for bias and inaccuracy. AI systems also cannot guarantee confidentiality, and there is the risk of sensitive information being leaked or used to train an AI model without consent.
Floyd suggested having all AI output undergo human review, and provided useful insight on the safeguards people can implement to ensure businesses are abiding by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act (DPA).
Furthermore, he explored the potential impact of changes in legislation regarding the EU AI Act, and highlighted comparisons with other countries’ AI regulations. In presenting AI from a personal level, manager level and a commercial procurement level, Floyd provided key stakeholders with a comprehensive legal understanding of AI usage and regulation.
Attendants said they found the seminar very enlightening and informative. Johnathan Benson, Partnership Manager at Syncro Group, said: “Floyd and the FG Solicitors team delivered a brilliant and thought-provoking session at Delapré Abbey. The discussion around the legal challenges of AI in the workplace was both timely and insightful. I came away with plenty to reflect on.”
Kai Penn, Private Banking Manager at Handelsbanken Northampton, added: “There aren’t too many events that focus solely around AI as a topic, whether that’s due to a lack of knowledge or just shying away from it in general. The room clearly had a great mix of businesses and being able to openly ask questions in that environment was a great opportunity. Additionally, the content was really eye-opening, from the open and closed models to the lack of AI policies within businesses through to the seemingly opposing opinions globally that cause challenges for so many entities.
“Floyd presented very well too, and I imagine other colleagues will take on presenting, which will reach people in the room in different ways.”
FG Solicitors’ professional knowledge allowed business professionals to view AI usage from a completely different angle and approach their objectives with new-found understanding.
The next instalment of the Business Solutions Series will be on November 11 with presentations by key speakers Helen Taylor, Principal Solicitor at FG Solicitors and Karen Kaur, Head of Global Mobility. Helen has more than 20 years’ experience of advising on a wide range of HR and employment law issues and colleague Karen specialises in business and UK immigration legislation and training.
The topic is ‘Work Without Boundaries’ and will explore the changes in employment law and the potential impact on employers. Those wanting to learn more about the Employment Rights Bill and how to hire new talent without jeopardising on growth strategies are encouraged to attend.
FG Solicitors’ highly skilled team of professionals bring an outstanding combined level of experience, covering over 50 years specialising in Corporate, Commercial, Commercial Real Estate, International Immigration and Employment Law.
Find out more about FG Solicitors’ Business Solutions Series and register your interest to attend the event on November 11, 2025 here.
