Symposium on AI: Privacy, Security and IPR by MNLU Mumbai

The Symposium will bring together academicians, policymakers, and industry leaders. Dignitaries slated to attend the event include Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Advocate General, Maharashtra, Dr. Birendra Saraf

MNLU Symposium

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24 Feb 2025, 6:35 am

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The Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai (MNLU) is organizing a Symposium on Artificial Intelligence (AI): Privacy, Security and IPR on April 5, 2025, at its Powai, Mumbai campus.

The Symposium is being organized in association with the Centre for Information Communication Technology and Law, the Centre for Advanced Legal Training and Research, and Daga Legal.

The symposium aims to bring together experts, academicians, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the complex interplay between AI innovation and its regulatory challenges.

The event will delve into pressing issues such as safeguarding data privacy, addressing cybersecurity threats posed by AI systems, and rethinking IPR frameworks to accommodate AI-generated works and technologies.

It will also feature expert talks and paper presentation sessions to encourage research and academic contributions. Authors of the best papers will have the opportunity to feature their work in an edited book, ensuring that their insights and analyses reach a wider audience.

Themes and Sub-themes

1. AI and Privacy

Balancing Innovation and Privacy: Regulatory Challenges in AI-Driven Systems
Relevance of DPDP Act: Impact on E-Commerce
Safeguarding data in the Age of AI
Privacy Concerns in Facial Recognition and Biometric AI Systems
Privacy Regulations across the globe for data-centric world

2. AI and Security

Cybersecurity Threats Posed by Artificial Intelligence
Securing AI-Driven Systems: Ethical and Technical Challenges
Role of AI in Combating Cybercrime and Strengthening National Security
Ethical Dilemmas in Autonomous AI for Surveillance and Security
Deepfakes and Their Security Implications: Legal and Ethical Responses

3. AI and IPR

Intellectual Property Challenges in the Age of AI-Generated Works
Ownership of AI-Created Innovations: Legal and Policy Perspectives
Protecting Algorithms and AI Models: Trade Secrets vs. Patents
Ethical Concerns in Training AI on Copyrighted Content
Balancing Innovation and IPR Protection in AI Development

4. Interdisciplinary Themes

AI and the Convergence of Privacy, Security, and IPR: Policy Implications
The Role of AI in Enhancing Security While Respecting Privacy Rights
Navigating Conflicts between Regulation and Innovation: Critical Analysis of Digital
Competition Bill
Cross-Border Challenges in Privacy, Security, and IPR Enforcement for AI
Sentient Artificial Intelligence: Can machines think?

Guests

Chief Guest – Supreme Court of India, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
Guest of Honor – Advocate-General of Maharashtra, Dr Birendra Saraf

Speakers

Counsel, Nishith Desai Associates, Gowree Gokhale
Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Aarushi Jain
Associate Partner, Spice Route Legal, Ankita Hariramani
Managing Partner, Daga Legal, Sachin Daga

Important Dates

Submission of Abstract - March 20, 2025
Intimation of Selected Abstracts - March 22, 2025
Working Paper; PPT Submission - April 1, 2025
Final Paper Submission - May 1, 2025

Registration Details

Fees: ₹1,000 (for students) / ₹1,500 (for PhD. scholars) / ₹2500 (for professionals)

Registration Form

Payment Link

Payment can be completed by clicking here. https://paytm.me/PYTMPS/chhW10P

Registration Deadline

March 20, 2025 (for Paper Presenters) / March 30, 2025 (for Attendees)

Only top abstracts shall be selected for paper presentation. The registration amount for paper presenters and attendees shall remain the same.

Guidelines for Paper Submission

Email your abstract (of around 250 words) to cictl@mnlumumbai.edu.in
Kindly refer to our brochure for further details via this link.

Organizing Team

Patron- Vice-Chancellor, MNLU Mumbai, Prof Dr Dilip Ukey

Faculty Coordinators – Assistant Professor of Law, Aastha Tiwari; Research Assistant-Law, MNLU Mumbai, Shweta Bhuyan; Research Assistant, DPIIT IPR Chair, MNLU Mumbai, K Anikta Rao.

Contact Details

For queries, email at cictl@mnlumumbai.edu.in or reach out to: