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Artificial Intelligence

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Artificial Intelligence - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dentons has a strong artificial intelligence practice that advises technology companies, investors, financial institutions and public sector organisations on the development, financing, deployment and governance of AI technologies. The multidisciplinary team is particularly noted for its expertise in AI governance, privacy, regulatory compliance, venture capital and emerging technologies, drawing on the firm's extensive international platform to assist clients with complex cross-border AI matters.

Notable practitioners

Andrea Johnson in Ottawa and Kirsten Thompson and Mike Hollinger in Toronto are key contacts.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised Amazon on a range of artificial intelligence, machine learning and data governance initiatives across its consumer and cloud businesses. The firm provided counsel on the use of customer content for AI training, as well as the deployment of AI‑enabled technologies, including facial recognition capabilities, addressing privacy, regulatory and compliance considerations associated with emerging AI applications.

Strengths

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  • They have global exposure and are very embedded in the ecosystem, and they did a lot of deals so they really understand the area. They navigate this well and have deep domain expertise in the tech industry.
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  • Dentons has good breadth of understanding and access to a wide network of experts to call on when and where needed. They have been able to navigate these cleanly while providing us with solid risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

    Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada
  • They manage through complicated discussions well and are able to highlight areas of concern to us, and have done a strong job at that.
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  • They are incredibly responsive and really timely. They are strategic, creative in terms of solutions and a helpful thought partner who comes up with creative solutions to unique situations.

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