Susan M. White Highlights Legal Issues with Using AI Tools for Construction Design

Frantz Ward Partner Susan M. White discusses key legal issues that arise when utilizing artificial intelligence for construction design in her recent Properties Magazine “Legal Perspectives” column article, titled “Legal Considerations with AI-Driven Design.”

The article highlights how the increased use of AI-systems in the construction industry is far outpacing legal regulation, making it integral for companies to proactively address the ownership, liability, and data protection risks associated with the technology.

In her article, Susan:

• Examines ownership and liability risks associated with AI tools, including ambiguous intellectual property ownership and responsibility for regulatory or building code compliance.
• Outlines best practices for drafting contracts that clearly define ownership and liability responsibilities for each party, helping to mitigate these risks.
• Explores strategies to protect propriety company data from being utilized in AI training and algorithms—a major privacy risk when utilizing AI platforms.

Read the full article here.

Susan’s practice focuses on both transactional and litigation matters within the construction industry, providing comprehensive legal support to general contractors, subcontractors, project owners, and suppliers. She is dedicated to providing effective solutions for a wide range of complex legal challenges.