Jacob Turner is a barrister and author. His book, Robot Rules: Regulating Artificial Intelligence (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018) discusses how to address legal responsibility, rights and ethics for AI. He has been quoted on regulating AI in publications including The Economist, Wired and Al Jazeera. He has acted for sovereign states including Argentina, Greece, Russia and Iraq. Jacob has previously worked in the legal department of a country's Permanent Mission to the UN in New York, and also as a speechwriter to the ambassador.
Jacob is a member of the advisory board of Conflict Analytics Lab, a research-based consortium on artificial intelligence and data analytics applied to conflict resolution and negotiation. He has lectured at Oxford, Cambridge and King's College London as well as at various technology and law firms. He has also given speeches at UNESCO in Paris, and the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Jacob holds law degrees from Oxford University and Harvard.
Speaker Jacob Turner's talk on AI: Risk, Regulation, and Responsibility explores the ethical and legal challenges artificial intelligence poses, emphasizing the need for responsible development and governance.
Jacob Turner's talk, "Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Litigation: A Toolkit," provides insights and strategies on leveraging AI to enhance legal practices and outcomes in litigation settings.
Jacob Turner's talk on artificial intelligence (AI) and Global Governance explores the evolving trends in AI regulation and offers practical advice for navigating the complexities of international AI policy and governance.
Jacob Turner provides a concise overview of the EU AI Act, offering practical insights into its implications and guidance for navigating its regulatory landscape.
Jacob Turner's talk on artificial intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property explores the complex relationship between artificial intelligence innovations and the legal frameworks governing intellectual property rights.
