IISL Working Group AI in space
IISL publishes Report of IISL Working Group on Legal Aspects of AI in Space
More recent developments of a widespread use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are affecting many areas of human life on Earth, as well as human activities in outer space. In April 2024, the Board of Directors of IISL agreed to form a new ‘Working Group on on Legal Aspects of AI in Space’. The primary aims and objectives of the IISL AI Working Group were to: The Working Group had eight members and was initiated and led by IISL member, Tuana Yazici. The members included: Anne-Sophie Martin, Steven Wood, Lisa Kucher, Roser Almenar, Laura Yvonne Zielinski, Stefan-Michael Wedenig, and Giovanni Tricco. The Working Group completed a comprehensive draft in October 2024 and presented its preliminary findings during the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan, Italy. Following this presentation, the Working Group also presented the draft to the IISL Board during their meeting in Milan, where the Board provided constructive comments and suggestions. The study was finalized in December 2024. The final report of the IISL Working Group on on Legal Aspects of AI in Space, titled “Balancing Innovation and Responsibility: International Recommendations for AI Regulation in Space”, can be found here:
IISL holds lunchtime events at IAC 2024
15/16 October 2024. During this year’s IAC in Milan, IISL held two informative lunchtime events at the side of its annual Colloquium on the Law of Outer Space. The events were open to IISL members as well as IAC participants. On Wednesday, 16 October 2024, IISL hosted a General Counsel Roundtable, providing the participating experts Nicoletta Bini (Italy), Christine Calvé (Canada), Ian Grosner (Brazil), Nomfuneko Majaja (South Africa), Gisela Süss (ESA), and Gabriel Swiney (United States) the opportunity to address current issues of particular relevance and to exchange with IISL members and audience. The event was moderated by IISL Officers PJ Blount and Lesley Jane Smith.Amongst the topics discussed was the legal issues raised by a situation related to space debris that fell in Canada this year as well as Canada’s work underway to modernize its legal framework for space; the new Brazilian Space Act (Law 14,946 of 2024); as well as law and legal instruments as enablers of the international relations in the space domain. On Tuesday, 15 October 2024, the IISL Working Group on AI in space presented its current state of work and engaged in an interactive discussion with the audience. The Working Group is chaired by Tuana Yazici and comprises members Anne-Sophie Martin, Steven Wood, Lisa Kucher, Roser Almenar, Laura Yvonne Zielinski, Stefan-Michael Wedenig, and Giovanni Tricco. In the next step, the Working Group aims to conclude and present its report.
IISL Board of Directors Fall Meeting held
14 October 2024. The IISL Board of Directors met on the first day of IAC, ahead of the start of the IISL Colloquium, in Milan, Italy. At its Fall Meeting, traditionally held on the first day of IAC, the IISL Board had on its agenda: updates from the IISL Membership Committee, from the IISL Election Committee, and from the Treasurer. The Directorate of Study (DoS) presented an update and IISL Board Member Mahulena Hofmann was elected Chair of the DoS. Further discussion points included future IAC planning, an update from the Moot Court Committee, and an update on the publications of the IISL proceedings. Moreover, the Working Groups on the Moon Agreement and on AI in Space presented their current state of work.
Update on IISL Lunchtime events during IAC 2024
During this year’s IAC in Milan, IISL is holding two special lunch time events: a General Counsel Roundtable and the presentation of the current work under the IISL Study Group on Legal Aspects of AI in space. General Counsel Roundtable On Wednesday, 16 October 2024 at 13-14 h in Green Hall 3 This panel provides the General Counsels/Legal Advisers in Ministries and Agencies the opportunity to inform about current issues of particular relevance and to exchange with IISL members and audience. The GCR is moderated by IISL Officers PJ Blount and Lesley Jane Smith. Participating Experts:Nicoletta Bini, ItalyChristine Calvé, CanadaIan Grosner, BrazilNomfuneko Majaja, South AfricaGisela Süss, ESAGabriel Swiney, United States Presentation and Discussion on the Draft Findings of the IISL Working Group on Legal Aspects of Al in Space On Tuesday, 15 October 2024 at 13-14 h in Green Hall 3 During this interactive session, the IISL Working Group on Legal Aspects of AI in Space, chaired by Tuana Yazici, presents its current work product and invites IISL members and other interested congress participants to engage in a dialogue before the upcoming finalization of its study. The working group comprises esteemed members: Anne-Sophie Martin, Steven Wood, Lisa Kucher, Roser Almenar, Laura Yvonne Zielinski, Stefan-Michael Wedenig, and Giovanni Tricco. Both Lunchtime Events will be introduced by IISL President Kai-Uwe Schrogl and are open to IISL Members as well as IAC participants. We hope to see many of you there!
IISL lunch time events at IAC in Milan
Dear IISL Members, During this year’s IAC in Milan, IISL will hold two special lunch time events: a General Counsel Roundtable and the presentation of the current work under the IISL Study Group on Legal Aspects of AI in space. General Counsel Roundtable On Wednesday, 16 October 2024 at 13-14 h in Green Hall 3 For this event, General Counsels from agencies and ministries are invited for a roundtable discussion of current issues General Counsels are dealing with. Presentation and Discussion on the Draft Findings of the IISL Working Group on Legal Aspects of Al in SpaceOn Tuesday, 15 October 2024 at 13-14 h in Green Hall 3 The IISL Study Group on Legal Aspects of AI in Space will share its draft findings and open the floor for discussion with the audience. Both events are open to IISL Members and IAC participants. An update with the participating experts will be provided in the week ahead of the Congress. We hope to see many of you there!