While in the past TVs were mainly about how robustly they were built, these days they are subject to completely different certification requirements. For smart TVs, for example - and... read more →
We encounter them every day on the Internet, whether it's on Amazon, Google or other shopping sites: algorithms recommend other products we might be interested in. But although they are... read more →
Who is liable for IT security gaps? That varies from case to case, but in Germany, the conventional laws on product safety and liability apply. And those, IT security associations... read more →
Dr. Hans-Jürgen Schlinkert, who is head of the working group "Legal Framework" in the German ‘Platform Industry 4.0’, answers three questions about artificial intelligence and the connected industry and its... read more →
It is far from clear how an autonomous car should behave in the event of an unavoidable accident. There are simply too many unique situations that may lead to an... read more →
In this interview, Hans Thalbauer from software manufacturer SAP explains that the blockchain technology can be used for much more than just crypto currencies. It could, for example, replace paper... read more →
Online pharmacies are currently very much in trend as more and more people are ordering their medication from the comfort of their homes. But what about product liability for such... read more →
In an opinion piece for focus.de, Joachim Müller, CEO of Allianz Versicherungs-AG, explains why he thinks German law is ready for the use of artificial intelligence and even sees it... read more →
Consumer expectations, quality regulations and technological advancements place high demands on automotive manufacturers concerning product quality and product liability. To meet these expectations automotive manufacturers use tracing and tracking software.... read more →
According to a recent publication by the Konrad-Adenauer-foundation, integrating a legal entity for autonomous systems won’t be necessary in the foreseeable future. Since the main task of those systems is... read more →