GVZH Newsletter - December 2024 Q4 Issue
We are pleased to present the fourth and final edition of our newsletter for 2024. This issue delves into a diverse array of engaging topics, including Malta as a Bridge to Africa and the Middle East, Combating Workplace Discrimination, Navigating AI and Automation in Legal Operations, and HAI-Risk, What Reward?
Our objective is to deliver content that is both thought-provoking and practical, and we greatly appreciate your feedback to guide our ongoing efforts towards improvements.
We trust you will find this edition insightful and engaging, serving as a valuable resource to inform and inspire your work.
Yours sincerely,
GVZH Advocates
Disclaimer: The content of this newsletter is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
The legal profession, steeped in tradition and meticulous processes, is experiencing an unprecedented transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Tools like ChatGPT, predictive analytics[1], and AI-powered legal research platforms are automating routine tasks, improving efficiency, and reshaping how law firms operate.
[1] The use of historical data to forecast potential scenarios, predict future trends and events and drive strategic decisions (Harvard Business School).
AI is reshaping industries and lives, offering vast opportunities but posing serious challenges if poorly managed. The EU AI Act, effective August 2024, categorises AI into four risk levels—Prohibited, High-Risk, Limited Risk, and Minimal Risk—to regulate its impact on safety, rights, and society. This article focuses on High-Risk AI, exploring its rewards versus regulatory challenges.
Discrimination, whether direct or indirect, occurs when an individual is treated less favourably than others based on characteristics such as sex, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, racial or ethnic origin, gender identity, or gender expression – without any objective or reasonable justification.[1]
[1]Government of Malta, ‘Discrimination at the Workplace’ (Humanrights.gov.mt, 2023) <https://humanrights.gov.mt/discrimination-at-the-workplace/> accessed 19 November 2024;
According to the United Nations’ World Population Prospects, Africa is projected to experience significant demographic changes over the next 25 years in Population Growth, Youthful Demographics, Urbanization, Fertility Rates and Life Expectancy. These demographic trends will have profound implications for Africa’s socio-economic landscape, influencing policies related to education, healthcare, urban planning, and economic development.