HR’s voice in AI deployment will help forestall legal risks

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HR’s voice in AI deployment will help forestall legal risks

June 18, 2026

United States
United States
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TechTarget

In this Q&A, published by TechTarget, Partner Deepa Menon discusses the evolving legal risks associated with AI in the workplace.

Deepa highlights the changing role of HR in internal AI deployment and legal considerations, including:

  • The increased litigation risk associated with automated decision-making
  • Data privacy and trade secret concerns tied to employee use of AI tools
  • Risks related to lack of documentation when third-party contractors are involved
  • The importance of coordination among HR, legal and IT when implementing AI

 
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Deepa S. Menon

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