by VDT Attorneys | May 28, 2026 | AI, AI and the law, AI in Business, AI in South Africa
Today, well-known generative AI systems such as ChatGPT and DALL·E can produce text, images, and code. These systems, often referred to as large language models (LLMs), operate by processing user inputs (or prompts) and generating outputs based on vast datasets and...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 24, 2026 | AI, AI in Business, Artificial Intelligence, M&A, Mergers & Aquisitions
AI as part of the deal When a target company develops, owns or depends on AI systems, understanding those systems is essential before finalising a transaction. AI that materially contributes to enterprise value cannot be reviewed as though it were a routine technology...
by VDT Attorneys | Dec 3, 2025 | AI, AI in South Africa, AI policy
In South Africa, there is no formal AI policy yet. The current legal framework only indirectly addresses certain aspects relating to AI where it intersects with privacy, data protection, fairness, cybersecurity, and consumer rights. Key legislation impacting AI 1. The...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 29, 2025 | AI, AI and the law, AI in Business, AI in South Africa, AI policy, Artificial Intelligence
In the words of Joan Wallach Scott “Those who expect moments of change to be comfortable and free of conflict have not learned their history.” These words epitomise the reality that we are faced with in a society where AI has become commonplace in the daily lives...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 16, 2025 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Tax, Tax Advice, Tax filing
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is modernising its operations by integrating advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen tax compliance and boost revenue collection. SARS is using AI to analyse large amounts of data quickly and...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 15, 2025 | AI, AI policy, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Data privacy, Data Protection, POPI
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools becomes more prevalent in the workplace, businesses face new legal, ethical, and operational challenges. AI brings exciting opportunities to innovate, work more efficiently, and save costs, but allowing employees to use...
